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January 2019 - World Mead Challenge

January 2019 - World Mead Challenge
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Liquid Alchemy Beverages Ground & Tapped Mead
93 points
$15
Best Buy
Liquid Alchemy Beverages
Ground & Tapped Mead
Golden yellow color. Aromas and flavors of fresh cold brew coffee, hint of honeyed peach, and cigar ash with a satiny, shy, fruity medium body and a sleek, medium-length finish revealing notes of honeycomb, soy latte with honey, cocoa powder, and coffee ice cream finish. A round and pleasant coffee mead that is sure to please, try with desserts.
93 points $15 Best Buy
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Oran Mor Aphrodites Obsession Mead
93 points
$30
Oran Mor
Aphrodite's Obsession Mead
Tomato bisque color. Complex, interesting aromas and flavors of tomato bisque with creme fraiche and fried sage, chocolate craisins, seared kobe beef teriyaki, and cherry hibiscus mint tea with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, layered, long finish with impressions of chocolate mint cookie, sarsaparilla, and sautéed shiitakes with cocktail bitters finish. A unique and somewhat Promethean flavor ride, jump on board.
93 points $30
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Colorado Honey Wines Romantic Traveler
92 points
$14
Best Buy
Colorado Honey Wines
Romantic Traveler
Copper garnet color. Fruity, spicy aromas and flavors of dried berries and cherries, spiced nuts, cocktail bitters, and sassafras with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, crisp finish revealing notes of cherry cola, sarsaparilla, cinchona, and pine cone finish. A soft and spicy mead that drinks a bit like sangria.
92 points $14 Best Buy
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Liquid Alchemy Beverages 2018 04 Mead
91 points
$15
Best Buy
Liquid Alchemy Beverages
2018 04 Mead
Yellow straw color. Fruity, spicy, artificial aromas and flavors of baked peach, orange blossoms, ginger ale, and wintergreen with a soft, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-long finish imparting nuances of spiced apple and pear, quince, floral honey on plantain, and lemon curd finish. A pure and flavorful, aperitif-style mead with a nice balance of delicate orange and traditional mead flavors.
91 points $15 Best Buy
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Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery NV Wildberry Nectar Mead
91 points
$16.95
Best Buy
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery
NV Wildberry Nectar Mead
Garnet color. Aroma and flavors of bing cherry with a velvety, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of cola, black tea with cream, mint, and cacao nib finish. A pinot noir lover’s mead with elegant cherry notes, memorable texture, and delicate earthiness.
91 points $16.95 Best Buy
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Meadow Vista Mabon Mead
91 points
$19.05
Meadow Vista
Mabon Mead
Straw green color. Exotic, spicy aromas and flavors of curry leaf and ginger root, peanut sauce, and green peppercorn and tea leaves with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, nuanced, long finish with accents of cardamom condiment, roasted pumpkin seeds, and ginger spiced yams finish. A successful marriage of mead and Asian spices, you’ll want to be at the wedding banquet.
91 points $19.05
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Sky River Meadery NV Solas Mead
91 points
$26
Sky River Meadery
NV Solas Mead
Yellow straw color. Fruity, attractive, tropical, confected aromas and flavors of coconut papaya compote, frosted pineapple cake, and candied cherries with a supple, bright, off-dry medium body and an even, subtle, medium-long finish that exhibits notes of coconut milk, rum raisin cake, and nougat finish. A delicious and fun off-dry mead that is sure to please.
91 points $26
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Easley Regel Tej Mead
90 points
$8.99
Best Buy
Easley
Regel Tej Mead
White gold color. Aromas of lanolin, raw coconut, roasted plantain, dried thyme, and petrol with a soft, bright, off-dry light body and a seamless, relaxed coconut water, peppercorns, and poached peach finish. A smooth and delicate Tej brimming with coconut notes.
90 points $8.99 Best Buy
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Martin Brothers Wildflower Sweet Mead
89 points
$25
Martin Brothers
Wildflower Sweet Mead
Bright gold color. Fruity aromas and flavors of egg custard tart, apple yogurt with granola, tropical fruit tart, and carnation with a silky, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, medium-length finish evoking notes of roobois tea finish. A well-rounded mead with juicy fruit flavors and lip smacking acidity.
89 points $25
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Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery NV Prairie Passion Wildflower Mead
88 points
$18.95
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery
NV Prairie Passion Wildflower Mead
Golden straw color. Fresh, floral aromas of buttery pasty, ripe berries, lavender, and peach gummies with a satiny, crisp, off-dry light body and an interesting, medium-length fine herbs, yellow rose, and sea salt finish. A juicy, fruity mead stitched together with a bright floral thread.
88 points $18.95
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Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery Halcyon Mead
88 points
$19.95
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery
Halcyon Mead
Siam color. Fruity aromas of crushed ripe raspberry, cranberry, fresh crumpet, and tomato leaf with a satiny, crisp, off-dry medium body and a seamless, medium-length blackberry, anise, and black tea finish. Vibrant notes of ripe berries shine through this juicy melomel.
88 points $19.95
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Oran Mor Odins Eye Bourbon Barrel-Aged Reserve Mead
87 points
$32
Oran Mor
Odin's Eye Bourbon Barrel-Aged Reserve Mead
Golden yellow color. Nutty aromas and flavors of butter roasted nuts, toasty coconut cream pie, hint of latte in a pewter mug, and toasted oak with a soft, bright, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, captivating, medium-long finish with accents of mint whipped cream, spiced starfruit, pink pepper, and brandy finish. A stately, yet supple barrel aged mead with silky, well-integrated flavors.
87 points $32
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Black Willow Winery Odins Nectar
86 points
$18.95
Black Willow Winery
Odin's Nectar
Light gold color. Spicy, fruity aromas and flavors of poached apricot, green mint and alfalfa, dark roasted cashew, and vinyl with a silky, bright, off-dry medium-to-full body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish with impressions of fresh apple sauce, quince, clementine and kiwi skin, and raspberry seed finish. A crisp and refreshing mead that drinks a bit like a sauvignon blanc.
86 points $18.95
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Sky River Meadery NV Hopped Mead
86 points
$19
Sky River Meadery
NV Hopped Mead
Golden straw color. Citrusy aromas and flavors of white grapefruit, peppery jelly, sweet pickle relish, and rain water barrel with a supple, bright, off-dry light body and a tingling, engaging, medium-length finish with notes of spiced pears in sweet cream, peppered nuts, and bit of wheatgrass finish. A nicely articulated mead with fresh flavors and snappy acidity.
86 points $19
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Oran Mor Pookas Ride Rainier Cherry Mead
86 points
$28
Oran Mor
Pooka's Ride Rainier Cherry Mead
Minutely hazy topaz color. Interesting aromas and flavors of new leather stool, smoked potatoes and nuts, spiced grilled oranges, and shoe polish with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, captivating, medium-length finish evoking nuances of green apple skin, grilled blood orange, and leather book finish. An interesting, lightly orangey mead that drinks a bit like a sangria.
86 points $28
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Oran Mor Aine Mead
86 points
$34
Oran Mor
Aine Mead
Golden straw color. Attractive, complex aromas and flavors of saddle soap and mink oil, old leather boots on a haystack, pureed sweet potatoes, and raisin bread pudding with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, layered, long finish that shows notes of orange blossom honeycomb, cashew milk, sultanas and figs, and delicate spiced yams finish. A remarkably earthy and multidimensional mead for the mead connoisseur and a good cigar.
86 points $34
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Oliver New World Camelot Mead
85 points
$10
Oliver
New World Camelot Mead
Yellow straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of peach skin, creamed honey, lemon pepper, and waxed wood with a silky, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish conveying nuances of white grape finish. A fruity and nicely balanced, pinot grigio-like mead for aperitifs.
85 points $10
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Liquid Alchemy Beverages Currant-Lee Mead
85 points
$15
Liquid Alchemy Beverages
Currant-Lee Mead
Light siam color. Creamy aromas and flavors of orange dreamsicle stick, spiced currants and cranberries, playdoh, and vanilla fudge with a silky, crisp, fruity light body and a delightful, easy finish revealing impressions of bruised fruit, wet leaf in a yard bag, peppered jicama, and hint of glued wood finish. A soft and delicate, earthy mead for the table.
85 points $15
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Black Willow Winery Valkyries Lure
85 points
$18.95
Black Willow Winery
Valkyrie's Lure
Gold color. Confected aroma of banana taffy with a supple, crisp, fruity sweet medium body and a tingling, crisp chocolate dipped marshmallow, starfruit, and grass finish. A very fruity, candied mead that will be fun in cocktails.
85 points $18.95
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Oran Mor Sol Mead
85 points
$28
Oran Mor
Sol Mead
Straw green color. Exotic, tropical, interesting aromas of waxy honeycomb, green bamboo, galangal and sweet potato, and wintergreen with a prickly, petillant, medium body and a quirky, medium-length saddle soaped leather, citrus rind and powder, spiced pineapple, and jicama and matcha finish. A curious mead with a rustic edge, try in cocktails.
85 points $28
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Black Willow Winery Freyjas Passion
84 points
$18.95
Black Willow Winery
Freyja's Passion
Bright gold color. Confected aromas and flavors of cherry custard danish, white grape, white chocolate fudge, and red kool-aid pouch with a silky, bright, fruity sweet medium body and a smooth, intriguing, breezy finish displaying notes of creme Anglaise, caramel apple with nuts, vanilla sundae with cherries, and wet grass finish. A lightly sweet, easy drinking mead that tastes a bit like a Shirley Temple.
84 points $18.95
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Meadow Vista Rubus Mead
81 points
$19.95
Meadow Vista
Rubus Mead
Burnt sienna color. Fruity, minerally aromas of blackberry jam and seltzer with an spritzy, dryish watery body and a charming, medium-length craisin, marinated beet, blackberry skin and seed, and Alka seltzer finish. Natural wine lovers and sour-heads should try this somewhat austere mead that will shine at the table; for cocktails, try using swapping this mead in for vermouth.
81 points $19.95
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