Afon Mel Heather Mead 75cl

Afon Mel Heather Mead

An award-winning Welsh mead crafted from rich heather honey, creating one of the most distinctive and sought-after expressions in the world of honey wine. Recognised with a prestigious 3-star Great Taste Award and the only mead ever to win the Golden Fork Award, it represents the pinnacle of traditional mead craftsmanship.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Deep golden amber with a rich, natural glow.
• Nose: Intense aromas of heather honey with floral depth and subtle earthy notes.
• Palate: Luxurious and full-bodied with a distinctive heather character, rich honey sweetness and a gentle smoky complexity.
• Finish: Long, warming and memorable with lingering notes of honey and wild heather.

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.

Richer savoury foods with roasted edges, earthy vegetables or game‑led flavours pair seamlessly with the mead’s smoky heather intensity. Beef stews, venison dishes, or hearty winter plates match its weight and depth, allowing the honey character to shine without overwhelming the palate.

Desserts with warm spice, toasted nuts or deeper caramelisation amplify the mead’s luxurious profile. Chocolate‑based sweets, spiced fruit desserts or honey‑accented puddings mirror its smoky sweetness and create an indulgent, enveloping pairing.

• Beef
• Game
• Pork

Country: UK

Region: Ceredigion

Brand: Afon Mel

Product Type: Mead

Mead Sweetness: Medium Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Meet The Mead Producer Behind The Bottle

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

Afon Mel

Afon Mel is a Welsh mead producer dedicated to reviving the ancient tradition of honey wine through carefully crafted, small-batch production. Based in Wales, the producer takes inspiration from the country’s landscapes, heritage and long association with beekeeping, creating meads that celebrate the natural character of locally sourced honey.

The name Afon Mel, meaning “Honey River” in Welsh, reflects the producer’s connection to the land and the importance of honey at the heart of every bottle. By combining traditional mead-making methods with a modern approach, Afon Mel creates distinctive drinks that connect an ancient craft with contemporary tastes.

Focused on quality, authenticity and respect for natural ingredients, Afon Mel represents the growing revival of artisan Welsh mead production.

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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

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Saturday Delivery (Order by 2pm Friday) £10.95

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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.