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The world's oldest liquor mead

Trial miniature bottle of Lithuanian national heritage mead mead. Honey wine mead made from Lithuanian natural honey and juniper berries, which are also used in gin. A brand characterized by a well-balanced sweetness with 14% alcohol.

Product information

liquor

mead / mead

Alcohol degree

14%

capacity

40mL

Main raw material

honey, water, juniper berries, hops/citric acid

Producer

Lietuviškas Midus

country of origin

Lithuania > Kaunas County > Stakrishkes

feature

• Lithuanian National Heritage
• Lithuanian Protected Culinary Heritage

Notes

Brown sedimentation may occur, but there is no problem with the quality because it is a component of honey. The color may change because no coloring agent is used. Please store away from direct sunlight.

Origin of alcohol "Mead"

world's oldest liquor

It is said that this story from about 9,000 years ago is said to be the origin of sake, and it is said that common people, as well as successive generations, had rainwater that accumulated in a beehive that had been ravaged by bears and was fermented into sake by a passing hunter. Many people have been fascinated and drunk from the kings and queens of the world to the gods of mythology.

Honeymoon etymology

In medieval Europe, mead was believed to be blessed with children, and it was customary for newlyweds to drink honey on the night of the full moon to encourage child-bearing. This is the etymology of "honeymoon" and there is also a history that it was used as a wedding gift as an auspicious liquor.

Raw materials and manufacturing methods

Unique formula of honey and herbs

A beautiful golden mead that harmonizes the deep sweetness of natural honey from Lithuania, which is also known as a honey powerhouse, with the gorgeous aroma of herbs. With 12% alcohol, it's easy to drink and has a strong sweetness and faint sourness, making it a popular brand among women.

Natural water source rich in minerals

Lithuania is said to have more than 4,000 lakes and has abundant water sources with natural mineral water. The Nemunas River (English name: Neman River) with a total length of 900 km that crosses the country and flows to the Baltic Sea is also famous.

How to drink according to the scene

according to the season

Mead that can basically be enjoyed at room temperature. In the summer, cool it down and add mint to make it refreshing. In winter, if you warm it up a little and add cinnamon sticks and cloves, you can enjoy the rich aroma.

food pairing

Mead is ideal as an aperitif or as a dessert wine. It goes well with sweet treats and goes well with dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, vanilla and whipped cream. If you add mead that has been frozen and made into a sherbet, you can enjoy sweets for adults.

Lietuviškas Midus

mead brewery

Established in 1959, as the only brewery specializing in mead in the three Baltic countries, it brews Lithuanian traditional liquor mead, and has been given a Lithuanian national heritage, a protected EU geographical indication (PGI) designation, and a British royal patent. I'm holding

In addition to the world's oldest liquor "Mead", we brew many unique brands as a mead professional, such as liqueurs and spirits using honey.