 tronraner (1481), Maryville, Tennessee, USA
Aug 30, 2008
Bottle split with NachlamSie and muenster. It pours a still, pale, straw yellow with quick legs. The aroma is subtle and complex; it contains light honey and wood with lots of floral and vinous nuances. I can actually get a whiff of sourwood leaves, too (if you’ve never chewed sourwood leaves, they are very tart and kind of lemony and planty at the same time). The flavor is a pleasant woody sweetness, not cloying at all. This is much mellower and drier than their Traditional Sweet Mead. A light vinous fruitiness shows up, too. There is a subtle, clean acidity in the finish, and leaves a smooth aftertaste. This mead is very well done.
NachlamSie (1418), Tennessee, USA
Aug 28, 2008 Bottle split with Tronraner and Muenster. Judging from the pour, I was expecting a thin and watery mead. It’s not very viscous in the snifter and extremely fluid. The aroma is very tasteful. Hints of cork, honeycomb, and flowers are apparent. Taking a sip eased my concerns as a nicely oily palate was found. The 13.5% abv is very well masked on this one. The honey character is very natural and not overbearingly sweet. Everything is tastefully in check. The finish is papery and woody with light vinous character. This is dangerously drinkable.
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