Mimer Mead Danish Nature Brew Miniature Danish Mead 10 cl 14%

Mead is one of the oldest drinks in the world, poured long before anyone had heard of a single malt. Mimer carries the name of the wise giant from Norse mythology who guarded the well of wisdom, and there's something fitting about a bottle that's been given the time to slowly merge honey's sweetness with the depth of whisky.

Expert's Description

Mimer Mead is a Danish handcrafted mead from Danish Nature Brew, matured in whisky casks from Stauning Whisky Distillery and bottled at 14%. It's brewed in Kolding from fine Danish spring honey sourced from the Mossø area and unfiltered Danish apple must, and the long time spent with the wood shows clearly in the glass.

After fermentation, Mimer rests for at least 24 months, including 12 months in American oak casks that previously held Stauning's whisky. That heritage is what gives the bottle its notes of smoke and char alongside the honey's sweetness, setting it apart from the lighter, fresher meads most people know.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey and toasted oak meet a hint of smoke, almost like the warmth of an old warehouse.

Palate

Sweet honey with a dark, lightly charred edge of caramel, lifted by a fresh acidity from the apple must.

Finish

Long and warm, with a slow trail of dried fruit and a last whisper of smoke from the whisky cask.

Specifications

Name: Mimer Mead
Distillery: Danish Nature Brew
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Mead
ABV: 14%
Size: 10 CL
Cask Type: American oak casks from Stauning Whisky Distillery
Bottled: 2019
Edition: Batch 1
Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled at 8-12°C, in a wide glass or alongside desserts and aged cheeses

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Honeyed · Apple-Fresh · Cask-Matured

Did You Know?

In Norse mythology, Mimer was one of the wisest beings in the universe and guarded the source of wisdom, known as Mimer's Well. According to legend, even Odin gave up one of his eyes for a single sip from it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mimer Mead

What makes Mimer Mead stand out?

It's the cask maturation in ex-whisky barrels from Stauning Whisky Distillery. The 12 months spent in used American oak give it notes of smoke and char more commonly associated with whisky than honey wine.

What does it taste like if you've never tried mead?

Sweet and full-bodied, but never cloying. Honey carries the flavour, while the acidity from the apple must and the light smokiness from the cask keep it fresh, giving it more depth than a typical dessert wine.

Is Mimer Mead a good gift?

Yes, especially for someone who already loves whisky and is curious to try something a bit different. The small 10 cl bottle also makes it perfect as a taster or an addition to a gift box.

How should Mimer Mead be served?

Chilled, at 8-12°C, in a glass with enough room to let the aromas open up. It also pairs well with aged cheeses or a rich dessert, where the sweetness and smoke can play off each other.

Can Mimer Mead be used in cocktails?

It works well as a substitute for a sweet vermouth or port in drinks calling for a honeyed, lightly smoky note. Given its natural sweetness, it's worth balancing with something acidic.

What's the difference between mead and other honey drinks?

Mead is fermented directly from honey, unlike fruit or berry wines where honey is just an addition. That gives it a more concentrated flavour and its characteristic deep sweetness.

Who is behind Danish Nature Brew?

A Danish brewery based in Kolding that handcrafts mead from organic, local ingredients, including Danish honey and unfiltered apple must, with a distinctly Nordic and gastronomic approach.