1. Absinth Depot Berlin
Type: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Specialty Shops
10Best Says
As the painters, writers and poets of fin de siècle Paris knew only too well, it's a short transition from absinthe-minded to absent-minded. Also known as the 'green fairy', absinthe is a distilled... Read More
As the painters, writers and poets of fin de siècle Paris knew only too well, it's a short transition from absinthe-minded to absent-minded. Also known as the 'green fairy', absinthe is a distilled spirit that originated in Switzerland in the late 18th century. It contains various herbs, primarily the very potent Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) and fennel and anis, which give it a characteristic liquorish taste. This quaint little shop with its floral wall paper and Old Berlin wooden fixtures stocks more than a 100 different bottles along with the requisite glasses and accoutrements. Ask for a taste but be careful: absinthe packs a punch that's hard to see coming!
Address:
Weinmeisterstrasse 4
Berlin, 10178
030 281 6789
Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2pm-Midnight
- Sat: 1pm-Midnight
Website:
absinth-berlin.de
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Andrea Schulte-Peevers
Berlin Local Expert
- Best Shopping: "Ask about absinthe tastings held in the woodsy parlor in back of the store. Groups of five to 10 people can book a private session, individuals can sign up for a regularly scheduled degustation via the website."
- Recommended as Best Shopping Because: The peerless absinthe collection will transport you back in time in no time.