Metheglin
ReferenceWales, United Kingdom, United States
ABV8-14% — spiced mead standard
Sub-styles
Spiced MeadHerbal Mead
Tasting Notes
Honey, cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, chamomile, lavender, allspice. The spices should complement the honey, not mask it — metheglin is mead first, spiced second.
Brand Guide
Well
Chaucer's Spiced ($10-14)
Call
B. Nektar spiced meads ($14-20)
Premium
Redstone Meadery Traditional ($18-25)
Top Shelf
Schramm's spiced varieties ($30-50)
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The Story
Medieval Welsh medicine turned craft aperitif—honey fermented with warming spices, bridging ancient pharmacy and modern digestif culture.