Back in the day when we blithely took travel for granted, I popped over to Berlin for a weekend. A highlight was an evening at The Union Jack Pub with a Sharing Angel – Germany’s whisky women network.
I was completely distracted by the thick menu of options – until I discovered the real menu was displayed in a captivating way all around the room and in the head of the very knowledgable staff. High up in one corner, I couldn’t help but spy a collection of North Star. Then a set of Spirit Shop bottles… peak around the corner and even more independent goodies. It was like being a kid in a candy store!
Where did we start?
With a very green Berliner Kindl Weisse beer… cold, slightly tart and extremely refreshing, at a low alcohol level with a hint of woodruff, it was a perfect way to kick off our evening.
After many many different suggestions, we settled on our 1st dram:
- For me – Spirit Shop Selection Speyside Sherry Butt (2016) 44%, 260 bottles
- My companion – North Star’s Royal Brackla 11 year 55.2%, Series 004
Mannochmore 25 year (1990/2015) Bottle 0251, 53.4% (Gordon & Macphail)
It was wonderful meeting a fellow whisky explorer, connecting and discussing malty matters over a dram or two.
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