Heather
AmberA legendary honey in mead making history. Its bold, slightly smoky character produces distinctively robust meads with excellent aging potential.
Characteristics
- Floral Source
- Calluna vulgaris (common heather)
- Color (Pfund)
- 80 mm
- Color Category
- Amber
- Gravity Points
- 37.5 PPG
- Origin Regions
- Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Scandinavia
Tasting Notes
Flavor Profile
Bold, pungent sweetness with woody, smoky undertones. Rich and tannic with a slightly bitter, lingering finish.
Aroma
Smoky, woody, and intensely floral with a warm, campfire-like quality.
Recommended Mead Styles
Traditional heather mead, Dry mead, Scottish-style mead, Bold metheglin