vienna & whisky

You should know, dear reader, that this project is particularly close to my heart. As a great whisky lover, having a space where I can talk about its historical, cultural, and social aspects is a real pleasure for me.

While filming the Whisky Tour Vienna video, walking through the historic center to discover the city's whisky scene, a simple but ambitious idea was born: to turn that experience into a guide. A continuously updated guide to the places in Vienna where whisky is treated with the respect it deserves.

This is how the Whisky Tour was born: a project that will eventually become a series, where each city visited will be described through a video and an article, building step by step a real, lived-in and constantly evolving guide. 

So, to avoid you wandering blindly while searching for a good dram, here are a few places that will light up your heart. Take my word for it!

🥃 watch the video 🥃


whisky stores

hirschenbrunner spirits

A true icon of Viennese whisky culture. A specialist shop with an extremely carefully curated selection, known among enthusiasts for:

  • special bottlings

  • limited releases

  • a very thoughtful selection

  • small tasting corner

It's the kind of place you walk into out of curiosity and leave with a bottle you'll never find again. It's also a meeting place for whisky lovers from all over the city.

Sooner or later we'll be back to make a video, you can be sure of that.

 

🥃 bars, cafes, and pubs

rupp’s

The most iconic whisky pub in Vienna.

To describe Rupp's whisky selection as extensive would be an understatement. The pub offers more than 1,200 (!) bottles from all over the world. As I said in the video, it literally took us 10 minutes to browse through the menu. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. If there is a whisky pub worthy of the name, it is Rupp's. A must-visit destination for us enthusiasts.

 

the lizard pub & billiards

A casual and lively pub, perfect for starting the evening without too much pressure. It has a good selection of whiskies and pool tables. Definitely the right atmosphere to get into the spirit of the city.

 

battle axe - rock & metal pub

A metal pub in the truest sense of the term. A decent selection of whisky, good music, friendly people, and lots of positive energy. The kind of place that makes you feel at home. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a metalhead, mind you. I can't wait to go back.

 

the sign - cocktail lounge

Here, the atmosphere changes completely.

The Sign is a refined and exclusive cocktail lounge that enjoys an excellent reputation in the city. The selection of whisky, especially the many expressions of Ardbeg, adds a touch of class to the venue, confirming the owner's expertise.

 

das house - cat cafe

One place that deserves a special mention is Das House, a Viennese venue that combines a café, bar, and a genuine love for animals. According to the café's public information, the project also revolves around the rescue and adoption of animals: over 500 animals (including cats and dogs) have been rescued and adopted thanks to their initiative.

Some of the cats in the café are available for adoption, creating a direct link between customers and responsible adoption. In an elegant urban setting like Vienna, it is nice to see places that combine hospitality, socializing, and sensitivity to animal welfare. For those visiting the city, it can be a different kind of break: a place to have a drink, interact with some four-legged friends, and maybe hear a few happy ending stories.

Oh, by the way: they also have excellent whiskies. I didn't mention it in the video, since we were there during daytime...

 
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