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Lindisfarne Mead
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And in the spirit of Christmas (no pun intended), I wanted to share a tipple with you. This is something quite different for me as I hadn’t actually tried mead at all before, until I was sent the Lindisfarne Mead. Claiming to be ‘a legend in a glass’, it is made at St Aidan’s Winery on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, just off the coast of northern England.
Mead is often thought of as a bit of an old fashioned drink, but has been making a comeback over the last few years. It is traditionally made by fermenting honey with water, and sometimes with other fruits, spices, grains or hops.
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My Review
Upon opening the bottle, my first instinct was to see how it smelled. In all honesty, the scent for me was not too enjoyable. It smells quite medicinal and I didn’t get much sweetness through at all. However, this differs greatly to the taste. It is lovely and sweet, and more viscous than normal wine; much like a dessert wine. It is very easy to drink – almost a little too easy for a 14.5% beverage! This would be a great drink to share with friends over nibbles, and I imagine it is the perfect way to try Mead if, like me, you are new to the drink.
Lindisfarne Mead also offer variations on their original, including a spiced mead and a pink option. I bet the spiced one would be great warmed or mulled too. These make for great gift ideas and something a little different to a standard Christmas bottle of wine.
You can find out more and shop the range online here.
LL x
*This item was gifted. As ever, all opinions are my own.
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