Dansk Mjød Danish Christmas Mead 75 cl 14.8%

A white bottle, a red Viking ship on the label, and inside something older than Christmas itself. Mead has some 5,000 years of history behind it, and this one follows a recipe from around the year 1700, with apple juice, ginger and cinnamon to chase off the cold.

Expert description

Dansk Mjød Jule Mjød is a Nordic Honey Wine made with honey, apple juice, ginger and cinnamon and bottled at 14.8%.

This is mead, neither beer nor grape wine. Honey is the main ingredient, while the apple juice, ginger and cinnamon give it a spiced, wintry edge. The producer, Dansk Mjød A/S in Billund, says the recipe dates back to around 1700 and that the ingredients are 100% natural, with no additives of any kind.

Jule Mjød is meant as a dessert wine for the days when rice pudding and traditional Christmas desserts come out. The producer also points to cheese as a good partner.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey first, then a soft apple sweetness with cinnamon on top. The ginger sits in the background and adds a warm, slightly sharp edge.

Palate

Sweet and round with honey up front. The apple juice keeps it fresh enough that the sweetness never turns heavy, and halfway through cinnamon and ginger take over with a soft, spiced warmth.

Finish

The spices linger, mostly cinnamon, while the honey fades out behind them.

Specifications

Name: Dansk Mjød Jule Mjød
Producer: Dansk Mjød A/S
Region/Country: Billund, Denmark
Type: Mead
ABV: 14.8%
Size: 75 CL
EAN no.: 5703162008239
Serving suggestion: Lightly chilled as an aperitif, at room temperature as a dessert wine or warm as mulled wine

Flavour profile

Honey sweet · Spiced · Apple fresh · Cinnamon · Ginger

Did you know?

According to Lex, the Danish national encyclopedia, mead slipped out of everyday drinking in the 1700s. The recipe behind Jule Mjød dates from around the year 1700, from the time when the old drink was on its way off Danish tables.

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Frequently asked questions about Dansk Mjød Jule Mjød

What does Jule Mjød from Dansk Mjød taste like?

Jule Mjød tastes sweet and honeyed, with cinnamon and apple at the front and a warm spiciness from the ginger. The producer calls it a rich, sweet dessert wine. The apple juice keeps the sweetness from getting heavy.

What is Jule Mjød made from?

Jule Mjød is made from honey, which is the main ingredient, with apple juice, ginger and cinnamon. The producer guarantees that the ingredients are 100% natural and free from additives of any kind. The recipe goes back to around 1700.

What should you serve with Jule Mjød?

Jule Mjød goes well with traditional Christmas desserts and with cheese. Several retailers suggest Danish rice pudding with almonds as an obvious match, which is the classic Danish Christmas dessert.

Can you make mulled wine with Jule Mjød?

Yes, the producer suggests serving it warm like mulled wine and adding warm spices if you like. The mead already contains cinnamon and ginger, so taste it before you add more.

Is Jule Mjød beer or wine?

Neither, because mead is a honey wine. It is fermented from honey rather than grain or grapes, and on the label Dansk Mjød calls it a Nordic honey wine with apple juice, ginger and cinnamon.

Does Jule Mjød make a good Christmas gift?

Yes, especially for someone who likes traditions. The name says Christmas, the label shows a Viking ship and a star, and the contents suit the dessert table. At 75 cl there is plenty to share.

Who makes Jule Mjød?

Jule Mjød is brewed and bottled by Dansk Mjød A/S in Billund, the Danish town that is also home to Lego. The producer makes several kinds of mead, including Skjalde Mjød, Ribe Mjød and Jyde Mjød.