What is Mead?Mead is the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, with a global history over9,000 years. It has been made and drunk in Ireland for centuries. Thereare many styles including meads with fruit, spices and herbs but oncemost of the fermentable sugars come from honey, then it’s a Mead.The raw honey is mixed with local water, fruit and yeast andfermented off dry.Kinsale MeadA light, refreshing drink, handcrafted in small batches using carefullysourced, natural ingredients, old recipes and modern techniques.Naturally gluten free. Low in Sulfites.Wild Red MeadA melomel style mead where the Spanish honey is fermented withfruit. Packed full of flavour, it balances the tartness of Wexfordblackcurrants with sweetness from dark cherries. Off Dry, 12% ABVGold award in the special choice category at the Free From Food Awards.Gold award at the Blas na hÉireann 2018Tasting Notes:Wexford blackcurrants beautifully balanced with sweet, dark cherrieswith a hint of honey and a smooth finish.Serve:Enjoy on its own at room temperature or over ice with a thin slice oforange or as a cocktail base. Try mulling with spices for a warming,winter drink.CocktailRed Bonny Sangria – Wild Red Mead, Cointreau, cranberry juice andlime juice over ice with an orange slice.Food Pairing:Great paired with duck and Cumberland sauce, wonderful with stickybarbecue ribs, strong cheese or rich, dark chocolate.HoneymoonIt is said a month’s supply or a moon cycle of mead was gifted tonewlyweds to bring good luck to the marriage, hence the nameHoneymoon.