Lindisfarne Mead

Meadery in Holy Island, Northumberland, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Owned by Alnwick Brewery (Harry Hotspur Holdings)
Associated Venue: St. Aidens Winery

Established in 1962

Contact
St Aidans Winery, Holy Island, TD15 2RX, England
Description
Lindisfarne Mead is a unique blend of honey and fermented grape juice, made at St. Aidan’s Winery on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, just off the coast of northern England. Lindisfarne mead has been inspired by the island‘s rich history, with roots in medieval days when monks have first inhabited the island of Lindisfarne. It is believed that mead was first produced and enjoyed on the island following the arrival of St. Aidan in AD687, who was brought to Lindisfarne island by King Oswald of Northumbria to establish a monastery.

Lindisfarne Limited commenced producing Lindisfarne Mead in 1962, to help capture the deep-rooted historical and cultural overtones of this unique part of the world. Now we produce a variety of wines, meads and liquor that is sold throughout the UK and elsewhere.

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6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

50ml bottle from Alnwick Castle. Pours clear brown, still. It's got legs, mind you. Aromas of honey, toffee and booze. Taste is burnt sugar, raisins, spice and booze heat. Sweet finish.

Tried from Bottle on 17 Oct 2019 at 08:31


5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Bottle from Alnwick. Hazy golden colour with a white head. Zesty citrus and fresh aroma. Taste light sweet. Light gushing body.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Sep 2019 at 19:15


5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Bottle from Alnwick Castle Gift Shop. Amber colour with a thin head. Aroma malty caramel and soft fruit. Taste light bitter. Light thin body.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Sep 2019 at 18:04


5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

6/9/2019. Bottle from CentrAle, Newcastle. Pours pale gold with a small white head. Aroma of grain, butter, fruit, sweet malt and toast. Medium plus sweetness with light bitterness. Moderate body, slight watery texture, average carbonation. Content not so good as the label.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Sep 2019 at 23:31


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Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle. Nice head withgood duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are little grass, malt, fruits and hops. Sweet and grassy finish.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Sep 2019 at 23:21


8.2
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Maritim rating med EO, OG og KH ombord på Fridtjofen (Havnedagene i Haugesund) aug-19: Flaske fra samlingen til Ovesen Sr. Klar mahogny. Forfinet aroma og smak med toner av edel sherry, gammel portvin, sviskeplommer, korinter, kanel, lynghonnning og litt lær. Minimum 25% iflg etiketten. En elegant avslutning på en ypperlig kveld i særdeles godt lag.

Tried on 20 Aug 2019 at 17:45


8.9
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8.5

Shared bottle at RB/HD on board Fridtjofen at Havnedagene in Haugesund 17.08.19. Has been stored for over 25 years. Excellent aroma and taste of sherry, port, rasins and corrints. Corrints and rasins are lingering on. Absolutely superb!

Tried from Bottle on 17 Aug 2019 at 23:19


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Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2018 at 12:01


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Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2018 at 12:01


5.6
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5.5

Sampled from a bottle this mead poured a very pale yellow color with a trace soapy white head that faded instantly. The aroma was sweet with sugar, tannin, pear and a harsh boozy note. The flavor was sweet and tangy with sugar, pear, apple and a bit of tannin. Medium length finish. Moderately full bodied and smooth.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Jul 2018 at 13:35