Oak Whisky Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead
Oak Whiskey Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead 18% 50cl
Discover a bold, characterful expression of traditional mead with our Oak Whiskey Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead. Setting some of our award-winning Traditional Mead aside to mature in oak whiskey barrels has created a wondrously dark, deep, and woody celebration of the finest parts of oak and honey. The current batch uses Laphroaig barrels, imparting a delicious peaty, smoky aroma.
Crafted from 100% pure late summer honey, this luxurious honey wine is layered with natural vanillins from the oak, rich undertones of the whisky that once filled the cask, and a smooth, lingering warmth. At 18% it’s a bold, full-bodied drink made authentically using 100% honey.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of toasted oak, vanilla, and soft spice, with a palate of honeyed sweetness, warming wood, and a hint of whiskey depth. Finishes long with notes of caramel and charred oak. A great way to round off an evening!
Perfect Pairings:
Pair with aged cheddar, smoked foods, or indulgent desserts like sticky toffee pudding, apple pie (poached in whisky) and dark chocolate torte. Ideal served neat, over ice, or as the base for a barrel-aged mead cocktail.
Why Choose Our Oak Whiskey Barrel-Aged Mead?
✔ Award-winning mead aged in whiskey barrels for added depth
✔ Made properly with 100% pure honey (no added sugars or white wine like some meads)
✔ Smooth, rich, and complex. A premium example of traditional mead
✔ Versatile: enjoy neat, chilled, or in cocktails
✔ 2* Great Taste Award 2023, 2024
Great Taste Award Judging notes:
"A stunningly bright and beautiful, lightly gold mead with a light and smooth aroma carrying complexity on the nose. Whiskey, vanilla and honey are carefully balanced with gorgeous flavours in true harmony. Malty, aromatic and softly sweet, the mead is unified in flavour. A deeply pleasurable drink. Levels of sweetness have been carefully balanced without a hint of cloying on the palate. So smooth and silken in texture, this slips down very easily."
"Aromas of toast with underlying beeswax and the lift of citrus. We loved the layers of texture, accumulating in a finish that displays both corn mill and peat. A sophisticated and complex mead."
"This has a lovely depth of bright amber colour; very intense on the nose, with pronounced notes of manuka honey, sweet yet smokey. This is an impressively deep and complex mead with almost umami depth, balancing the rich, intense honey with savoury notes. The flavours are complex, long and lingering."
What is mead?
Mead is one of the world’s oldest alcoholic drinks, traditionally made by fermenting honey, water, and yeast. Often referred to as honey wine, mead has been enjoyed by cultures across the globe for thousands of years. Unlike beer or wine, which are made from grains or grapes, mead uses 100% natural honey as its primary fermentable ingredient, giving it a uniquely smooth, floral sweetness. It can be crafted in a variety of styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling, and even aged in barrels for added depth. Today, mead is enjoying a revival as a versatile, naturally made drink that celebrates the pure, delicate flavours of real honey. Our mead is made authentically using 100% honey.
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Delivery information
Once your order has been placed we aim to have it packed within 24 hours of purchasing. However, during our busier times (November, December and January) it can sometimes take 2-4 days.
We ship via Parcelforce and their Express24 service, so it should arrive with you the next working day once packed and collected from us.
Free delivery on orders over £60
Otherwise shipping cost is £6.95
Local collection is free
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The barrel-aging process
By aging mead in barrels that previously held whiskey, the mead absorbs the deep, smoky notes and subtle vanilla undertones left by the spirit, creating a harmonious blend of flavours.
The porous nature of the wood allows the mead to interact with the remnants of the whiskey, gradually infusing it with a warm, oaky character. This process enhances the mead's depth, adding layers of complexity that complement its natural sweetness. The result is a unique beverage that combines the smoothness of mead with the bold, robust flavors of whiskey, offering a sophisticated drinking experience.
did you know, all of our honey comes from the Wye Valley?
did you know that one bee only produces 1/12 tsp of honey in their whole life!
did you know that one hive can contain over 60,000 bees in the summer, and 5000 bees in the winter?
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