From the owner: Kölner Weinkeller is one of Germany’s leading specialty wine retailers. In the historic vaulted…read morecellar dating back to 1937 in Cologne, more than 4,500 wines from around 800 wineries are stored across 2,500 m² — ranging from fairly priced discoveries to rare treasures rated 100 Parker points. Honored as “Wine Merchant of the Year 2025” (for the second time after 2011), our sommelier team stands for expert, personalized advice. Tastings, stand-up tastings, winemaker talks, and exclusive evening events bring wine to life. For those who can’t visit in person: conveniently order online at www.koelner-weinkeller.de. Kölner Weinkeller – Tradition, Quality, Passion.

I'm visiting Cologne and hoped to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase some scotch to fill…read moremy duty free allowance. Thanks to Yelp, I discovered this great store with a very helpful owner. He was eager to talk about his product and offered samples of those I was interested in. An important note, it's a little tricky to find, but Google maps will get you close. Like everything in the old part of Cologne, it's not really far from anything. Keep your eyes open for signs along the walk that offer you directions. I found it down a pedestrian only path, but there is a front entrance on a more regular thoroughfare. Have fun and enjoy some scotch that you may not be able to find anywhere else outside of Scotland.

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I came across this jewel while looking for a bottle for a friends birthday…read more The location for me is beyond bad, but the couple of times i've been here were totally worth the trip. The people that run this place have really total knowledge of whisky! I have had the best whisky conversations of my life here. They're also totally cool and super friendly. Also really helpful when you don't really know what to get. Plus you can also order online and have it shipped, but i prefer to come and be enlightened. They accept cards and you can also book tastings for groups and so, and the guy dresses up with a kilt while explaining everything. Prices start at 39€ with 8 sorts of whisky and end up by 69€ with 6 sorts. Obviously the more expensive the better kinds of whisky you get. I guess it's better for me that this place is somehow far away from me, otherwise i would end up poor and in AA.

Thank God for this place :) Prices vary (can be pricy but…read moreyou get good stuff) but the service is top. Opening hours are good too, go for an after work beer. Cheers Stoppt Massenbierhaltung!

Almost walked by this little gem. Now I am not a professional beer taster but if anyone knows…read moresomeone that can help me have this career I am all for it. Trying different types of beers is something I truly enjoy. Looking around is exhausting because there are so many types of beers or ciders you have never seen before and just want to try them all. There was a man before me who ordered quite a few different types and got a box that he could fill up and then take it which I thought was cool in case you can't decide what you want and just want one of everything. I ended up getting a Toffee Apple Cider by the maker Brothers. Never heard or seen it before so figured let's give it a try. I really enjoyed it, would have been great in the summer. You get the toffee flavor first then at the end is the apple which was a good combo. A 4 star cider.