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Chalice Traditional Mead 35cl

by Chalice
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Chalice Traditional Mead Overview

Chalice Traditional Mead is a timeless English honey wine crafted to showcase the pure character of golden honey. Rich, smooth and naturally sweet, this classic mead celebrates centuries of mead-making tradition while delivering a beautifully balanced and approachable style.

Enjoy chilled, over ice or simply on its own to appreciate its rich honey character. It also makes an excellent base for creative cocktails or can be topped with sparkling wine for a refreshing celebratory serve.

Tasting Notes

Chalice Traditional Mead

This mead celebrates the timeless character of traditional honey wine, crafted from pure golden honey to deliver a smooth, rich and naturally sweet drinking experience. Full of warmth and floral complexity, this classic mead captures the essence of summer in every glass.

Produced using traditional mead-making techniques, it offers an authentic expression of honey, making it an excellent choice for both newcomers and long-time mead enthusiasts.

Tasting Profile:

  • Appearance: Bright golden amber with a warm honey glow.
  • Nose: Delicate aromas of pure honey with gentle floral undertones.
  • Palate: Full-bodied and luxuriously smooth, revealing rich honey flavours balanced by natural sweetness and subtle floral notes.
  • Finish: Long and elegant, leaving a lingering honeyed sweetness with refreshing balance.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

A versatile artisan mead that's perfect for entertaining, gifting or simply enjoying a traditional honey wine at any time of year.

Food Pairing

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this mead, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Pair beautifully with mature cheeses, roasted nuts, fruit desserts or lightly spiced dishes.

  • Cheese
  • Desserts
  • Pork
Key Info

Country: UK

Region: Hampshire

Brand: Chalice

Product Type: Mead

Mead Sweetness: Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 35cl

ABV: 14.5%

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Meet The Producer

Meet The Mead Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and crafting approach.

Chalice Mead

Chalice Mead is a British artisan mead producer dedicated to bringing one of the world's oldest alcoholic drinks to a new generation of drinkers. Inspired by the rich history of mead and its connection to ancient civilisations, the brand combines traditional honey wine with contemporary flavours, creating what it describes as "an ancient drink, made modern.

Working closely with UK honey producers, Chalice Mead is committed to supporting British beekeeping while celebrating the natural qualities of honey. Drawing inspiration from Roman and Viking history, medieval folklore and Britain's ancient heritage, the producer has created a range of distinctive meads that honour tradition while appealing to modern tastes.

Today, Chalice Mead has built a loyal following through its handcrafted approach, offering a fresh perspective on mead that combines quality ingredients, creative branding and a passion for reconnecting people with one of history's oldest beverages.

Why We Love It

Why We Love This Mead

All of our meads are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

“The texture is superb. Full‑bodied, smooth and beautifully balanced.”

Team Member: Ben, WSET 2

Delivery Information

Standard Delivery (2-5 Working Days) £5.95

Next Working Day Delivery (Order by 2pm) £7.95

Saturday Delivery (Order by 2pm Friday) £10.95

Orders are processed Monday - Friday

*Excludes bank holidays*

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FAQ's For Chalice Traditional Mead

How is this mead made?

Fermented honey forms the base of this mead, crafted using traditional methods to preserve purity, richness and natural sweetness. The slow fermentation process allows honey aromatics to develop fully, creating a smooth, expressive style.

What is a traditional mead?

Traditional mead is the oldest style of mead, made simply by fermenting honey with water and yeast. Unlike fruit or spiced meads, it showcases the pure flavour and character of the honey itself.

What cocktails can you make with Traditional Mead?

Try a Classic Mead Spritz with sparkling wine, a Honey Mead Mule with ginger beer, or a Golden Mead Royale topped with Champagne or Prosecco for a celebratory serve.

Is traditional mead suitable for ageing?

Many traditional meads continue to develop in the bottle, with flavours becoming smoother and more rounded over time when stored correctly.

Chalice Traditional Mead 35cl

Chalice Traditional Mead 35cl

£20.95

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