Planet Berlin: A spirited world tour
In Berlin-Mitte’s Beavis Bar, Dutchman Rik Lusing has assembled a high-proof range of more than 800 specialty spirits sourced from small craft distilleries.
From the remote corners
Rik Lusing has tasted his way through some of the most remote distilleries in the world to assemble his global spirit selection at Beavis Bar. A trained photographer, the Dutchman came to craft spirits via many detours, including work in a pub in Normandy in France. Now his spirits tasting bar is second to none, standing on its own amid a crowded Berlin bar scene.
Quality curiosities
Whiskey from Germany? You can try it at Beavis Bar. Likewise, kosher tequila from Arizona, or grappa from Japan. But the shelves are not only lined with alcoholic curiosites: Vital to Rik Lusing and business partner Jon Cooper are high-quality distillates.
Up in lights
To best showcase the high-proof odyssey assembled on the shelves, the two owners have devised their own unique lighting system.
Going with the grain
Cocktails? Long drinks? Beavis Bar doesn't see itself as a cocktail bar, of which there are more than enough in Berlin. Since craft spirits are the focus, including an extensive jenever selection, here, the guest decides how much tonic or gin should be added.