Ireland's first new meadery in 200 years. Satisfy your curiosity and enjoy sharing the flavours of Irish Mead

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What is Mead?

Mead (Miodh in Irish) is the world's oldest alcoholic drink, unique in that its primary ingredient is honey but also incredibly diverse - it can range from bone dry to very sweet, which may surprise you when you think of pure honey as its main ingredient. We are proud to say our meads are judged as among the best in the world, full of delicious flavours, embodying the modern, refined style of mead making, refreshingly different and versatile. They are made from authentic recipes, pure raw, unfiltered honey and carefully selected berries. Our world-class meads are handcrafted from pure honey and carefully sourced ingredients in Kinsale, Co Cork

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Explore and share the delicious flavours of world-class Irish Mead🏆

Mead Cocktails

Fabulous Mead Cocktails and mulled mead

Gifting

Which mead to get for each person and occasions

Wedding Mead - Toasts and Gifts

Honey and honeymoons

What is Mead

Who knew history could taste so good?

Making Mead

How to make Mead

Honeybees

Sustainability and the Environment

History of Mead

The Oldest Alcohol in the World

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We founded Kinsale Mead Co in 2016 to rediscover the ancient art of mead making and to create world-class range of delicious, refreshing meads. We lovingly hand-craft each batch sustainably, with care and passion and source the best natural ingredients.

Welcome to our family run meadery in Kinsale, Co Cork. We're right by the Wild Atlantic Way and its salty air, a short walk from the harbour and town centre. Learn how we make our mead, about its rich and diverse history, the wonderful world of honey and bees and sample some of our award-winning meads.

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Ireland's first new meadery in 200 years. Satisfy your curiosity and enjoy sharing the flavours of Irish Mead

What is Mead?

Meadery Tours & Tastings

Mead Serve

Food Pairing

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Wildflower Mead – semi sweet from Irish summer wildflower honey

Kinsale Hazy Summer Mead – light & fruity berries

Wildflower Irish Mead aged in a Whiskey Cask from Midleton Distillery

Kinsale Wild Red Mead – smooth with Irish Blackcurrants & Cherries

Dark Forest Honey Mead aged in Whiskey Casks from Midleton Distillery

The Kinsale Mead Signature Series – a great introduction to our mead range

Kinsale Atlantic Dry Mead – Citrus & Crisp Traditional Mead

Gift Box – A Mead Tasting Trio presented in an illustrated box

Wild Red Mead – Merlot Barrel Aged Limited Edition

Kinsale Mead Collections – Choose your favourite selection