Awards Ceremony 2026
The award ceremony of the Craft Spirits Berlin Awards marks the highlight of the competition. Craft Spirits Berlin is considered the most important competition for handcrafted spirits in Europe. Here, enthusiasts meet industry experts and producers, creating an exciting gathering of the international craft distillers scene.
The program includes live music by the band The Bassballs, welcome drinks, and moderation by the legendary Meryem Çelik from Barfly and Radio 1. After the ceremony, the newly awarded spirits can be tasted immediately, allowing visitors to experience firsthand that the winning distilleries truly deserve their awards.
The event is open to the public. Tickets are available in advance for 22 euros.
March 14, 2026, Admission 7 p.m., Start 8 p.m.
Venue: Säälchen, Holzmarktstr. 25, 10243 Berlin
Gold in the Glass: Cocktails with the Winning Spirits of the Craft Spirits Berlin Awards
KaDeWe and Berlin Restaurants Showcase Last Year’s Winners in March 2026
To give even more people the chance to enjoy these award-winning delights, there will be opportunities across the city to taste last year’s winners as cocktails and drinks around the upcoming Craft Spirits Berlin Awards ceremony on March 14, 2026.
For example, at the legendary champagne bar in KaDeWe, three special cocktails featuring the winning spirits of the 2025 Craft Spirits Berlin Awards will be served throughout March 2026. The cocktails are crafted to highlight the exceptional quality of these handcrafted distillates.
In some of Berlin’s finest restaurants, such as Stoke, Bundesbüdchen, and To The Bone, the awarded spirits will take center stage, presented in creative food pairings as well as aperitifs and after-dinner drinks.
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KaDeWe Champagner Bar March 2026
Duet of Cherry – Mozer & Baumgartner
This powerful and fruity combination brings together Mozer’s fine cherry liqueur with Baumgartner’s clear, robust cherry brandy. The interplay of sweetness and fruit creates a beautiful balance, completed with Lanson Champagne.
Korean Quince – Haru & Zott
Korean soju produced in Germany. Haru Soju is a market novelty, a delicate, smooth spirit made from rice. Bavarian Swabian quince liqueur from Zott adds fruity notes and harmonizes perfectly with the clear structure of the soju. Topped with Lanson Green Label Champagne, it becomes an exceptionally bold and unique drink.
Nordic Pear – Varus & Zott
Aquavit in the finest Nordic tradition, made in Lübeck, Westphalia. Varus distillery combines herbs with Italian lemons. Pear brandy aged in wooden casks from Zott orchard delivers pure, clear fruit from their own cultivation. Both products complement each other perfectly, with Lanson Champagne as the ideal companion.