Description
Mead | Distilled Mead – Spirit of Honey
Spirit of honey is our first Distilled Heather Honey Mead.
This unique mead comes to life by taking our Heather Mead and distilling, capturing the essence of Heather Honey in a clean and clear spirit form.
‘The nectar of the Gods’
In greek mythology bees were thought to be messengers of God. Amongst other things, mead was associated with immortality. Today with our first release of ‘Spirit of Honey’ we can only hope that our mead endures the same fate
At 40% abv this mead is likened to a well aged whiskey, an exceptionally smooth profile, fragrant nose, will go up against the finest spirits.
Currently available in 20cl bottles.
Serving / Pairing Suggestions
- On the rocks
- Splash of slimline tonic
- Lemonade
Tasting Notes
A warming start, smooth honey finish. Make it as strong as you like or as light as you like by using with a mixer such as tonic or lemonade.
Why Spirit of Honey?
- Spirit of Honey is the first distilled mead in the UK and celebrates everything about our mead making.
- Northumberland Honey Co is a family run bee farm and meadery. Founded in 2015
- The first producers of the UKs first traditional method sparkling mead.
- We push the boundaries of what can be done with mead, pioneers in the industry.
Read more about our mead making or visit us for a tour and tasting to find out more!
Keen to Try Making Your Own Mead?
We have recently launched our very own mead making kit, be sure to try this out if you are and avid home brewer looking for something different to brew! Discover our kits here: Mead Making Kit
Karen Goring (verified owner) –
This proved to be a very successful and much enjoyed Christmas present for members of the family who usually drink gin. The taste is amazing, we enjoyed experimenting and loved it over ice and with the merest touch of
lime juice.