Hive Mind Oak Whiskey Barrel Aged Traditional Mead 50cl

Hive Mind Oak Whiskey Barrel Aged Traditional Mead

This mead takes the brothers' award-winning traditional mead and gives it an extra layer of depth through maturation in oak whiskey barrels. The result is a dark, rich and beautifully balanced mead, combining late-summer honey with woody oak, natural vanilla and subtle whiskey character.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Deep and dark golden in colour, with a rich appearance reflecting its time in oak.
• Nose: Warm honey aromas mingle with vanilla, toasted oak and delicate whiskey notes.
• Palate: Rich and rounded, with luscious late-summer honey balanced by woody oak and layers of natural vanilla.
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering oak, honey and subtle whiskey character.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this mead, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Its rich honey and oak character works beautifully with roasted and smoked meats, slow-cooked pork, grilled sausages and game. For dessert, try it with sticky toffee pudding, chocolate cake, baked apples or nut-based desserts, while mature Cheddar and strong blue cheeses provide a delicious savoury contrast.

• Cheese
• Desserts
• Pork

Country: UK

Region: Monmouthshire

Brand: Hive Mind

Product Type: Mead

Mead Sweetness: Medium Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 50cl

ABV: 16%

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Meet The Mead Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and crafting approach.

Hive Mind

Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co. is an artisan mead and honey beer producer from the Welsh Borders, started in 2018 by brothers Kit and Matt Newell with a mission to modernise the world’s oldest fermented drink. Their journey began in a converted garage and quickly expanded after early recognition at local markets and awards, leading to a move to a larger site in Caldicot and the opening of a taproom.

The brand crafts a range of light, sparkling meads and innovative honey brews using honey from its own apiaries and trusted local beekeepers, emphasising natural fermentation and low-intervention production. Hive Mind’s meads have won national awards and reflect a deep commitment to sustainable beekeeping, environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Why We Love This Mead

All of our meads are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Team Member: Stu, WSET 2

Standard Delivery (2-5 Working Days) £5.95

Next Working Day Delivery (Order by 2pm) £7.95

Saturday Delivery (Order by 2pm Friday) £10.95

Orders are processed Monday - Friday

*Excludes bank holidays*

Delivery & Shipping Policy

• We offer a free handwritten gift message with every order, and we’ll ensure no pricing or invoicing is included in the parcel.
• Selected bottles also feature our Engrave badge, meaning the bottles can be professionally engraved.
• At checkout, you can choose from a range of luxury gift boxes, bottle bags, and premium wrapping options to add a finishing touch.