Rum Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead

Name: Rum Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead
Price: 30.0 GBP
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

£30.00

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Rum Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead 18% (50cl)

Indulge in the rich, complex flavours of our Rum Barrel-Aged Traditional Mead. This unique mead is made with our Traditional Mead aged in oak barrels that previously held rum, allowing the mead to absorb deep, warming notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice. This mead showcases the smooth balance between honey sweetness and rum barrel depth.

Tasting Notes:
An aroma of rich oak and vanilla with hints of rum spice. Smooth honey sweetness balanced by warm, oaky depth. Lingering caramel and toasted wood notes

Perfect Pairings:
Aged cheeses, rich grilled meats, or decadent desserts like sticky toffee pudding or dark chocolate torte.

Why Choose Our Rum Aged Mead?
✔Distinct Flavour: Aged in rum barrels for a unique depth of flavour
✔100% Pure Honey: No added sugars, just natural honey sweetness
✔ Versatile: Perfect neat, chilled, or in cocktails

Pirates?

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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.

Ingredients

Water, Honey, Yeast

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Label illustration by Phil Dragash.

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
Please email for rates outside of the UK

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.

Mead to make Memories with

This Mead has been a favourite of mine and my fiancé since December 2024 when we first discovered it at a Christmas stall and was also the night we got engaged and toasted with this very mead. It now brings back so many memories every time we have it and has been recommended to all our friends to try!