Heather
AmberA legendary honey in mead making history, heather honey has been used in Scottish and Nordic meads for centuries. Its bold, slightly smoky character produces distinctively robust meads with excellent aging potential. Heather honey has a unique gel-like texture when raw.
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