Kinsale Dark Forest Honey Mead
70cl
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12% Vol
Dark Forest Honey Mead by Kinsale is a rich, artisanal mead crafted from dark, smoky forest honey sourced from Galicia, Northern Spain. Fermented to perfection and aged in American oak whiskey casks from Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork, this mead carries deep, complex flavors. The casks, previously seasoned with single pot still Irish whiskey, impart warm oak, whiskey, and subtle spice notes, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and depth. Ideal for sipping or pairing with hearty dishes, this mead offers a unique taste of tradition and craftsmanship.
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Kinsale Dark Forest Honey Mead
€38.00
Ex Tax: €30.89
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Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Finished semi sweet with enticing whiskey aromas, baked apple, coconut and vanilla notes, lingering peach and vanilla finish
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
12%
Country
Ireland
Producer
Kinsale Mead
FAQs
Traditional Irish mead is made by dissolving honey in warm water at a ratio of approximately 1.5 to 2kg of honey per 4 litres of water, then adding wine or mead yeast once the must has cooled below 30 degrees Celsius. A small quantity of nutrient is added to support yeast health during fermentation. Primary fermentation takes one to three weeks at room temperature, followed by racking to secondary for clarification. Still mead is ready for drinking in three to six months; longer aging develops complexity.
Mead is neither exclusively Irish nor Scottish: it is one of the oldest fermented beverages in human history, produced across Northern Europe, the British Isles, and beyond since at least 7000 BCE. Archaeological evidence for mead making has been found across both Ireland and Scotland. Irish mead holds a particular cultural significance through the mead halls of ancient Gaelic literature and the Brehon Laws, which included detailed regulations governing mead production and consumption. Both traditions are valid and parallel.
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