Three-Day-Whisky-Festival in Berlin: Finest Whisky Dx
Last weekend the second edition of the Finest Whisky Dx Festival took place in Berlin. The three-day whisky event was one of the highlights in my whisky year. And one of the best-kept secrets of the capital. When people talk about the important whisky centers in Germany, Berlin is not necessarily the first thing which comes to their mind. Frankfurt probably. Limburg. Munich. The Pott. But Berlin is getting ready for take-off. With four whisky fairs this year, Berlin is clamoring for the timpani. The Finest Whisky Dx is undoubtedly the absolute cream pie among the fair cakes. For three days I was floating happily between legendary bottlings, unparalleled tastings, and exciting new discoveries, feeling like Alice in Wonderland. And there was a lot to admire: whiskys from the 1950s, 60s or 80s were just as much to try as a Highland Park 28 by Cadenhead, a Brora 20 or an ancient Strathisla. Even a 50 year old Karuizawa was there. Best of all: the prices were surprisingly modera