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Dansk Mjod Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs
A barrel-aged collaboration marrying Viking Blod mead, quince vinegar, and estate-grown herbs for a tart, savory, and complex botanical aperitif.
Viking Blod meadCryo-macerated Quince Vinegar14% ABV
$32.99
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Union Square, NYCNYC delivery
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Union Square, NYCNYC delivery
From our storeUS & Worldwide shipping
Rates shown at checkout21+ to receive
Adult signature required
Barrel-Aged Botanical Shrub
Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs tasting notes
Tart quinceWild thyme and rubbed sageWildflower honeyResinous rosemaryHibiscus tanninCandied ginger
Finishing with a savory, balsamic-edged finish.
Dansk Viking Blod fortified mead blended with house cryo-macerated quince vinegar.
At a glance
- Size
- 750ml
- ABV
- 14%
- Style
- DIgestif
- Made in
- Denmark
- Ingredients
- Viking Blod mead, Cryo-macerated Quince Vinegar
- Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Producer
- Dansk Mjod
On the table
What to pair with Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs
- Roasted pork loin with herbs
- Duck rillettes
- Lamb meatballs
- Aged alpine cheeses
- Lengthened with club soda as a digestive highball
About Dansk Mjod Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs
Steeping fresh-cut garden herbs directly into oak barrels holding a blend of Dansk Viking Blod and cryo-macerated quince vinegar yields a savory, high-acid drinking shrub that subverts conventional sweet cordial conventions. Developed alongside Oxford, Connecticut's wild ale innovators at O.E.C. Brewing, the recipe extracts volatile herbal oils from greenhouse-grown rosemary, sage, licorice, dill, and cilantro. Resting the blend in barrels seasoned by sour beer fermentations facilitates gentle micro-oxidation and rustic wood tannins, establishing a distinct bridge between Nordic honey-wine traditions, tart colonial fruit shrubs, and herbal alpine digestifs.
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Pungent garden botanicals and wild acetic snap drive the opening aromatics, quickly yielding to a structured palate of tart quince, sweet floral honey, and drying hibiscus tannins. In-house testing at USQ showed that the savory synergy of rosemary and dill works in tandem with the quince's bracing malic and acetic acid, slicing cleanly through residual sugars without lingering syrupiness. Our team recommends serving this poured over a large clear rock in a rocks glass, garnished with a bruised sage leaf alongside rich charcuterie or roasted game. To assemble an invigorating botanical spritz, combine 1.5 oz Viking Shrub with 3 oz dry tonic water or chilled seltzer over ice, finishing with a lemon wheel to highlight the bright green botanical profile.
Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs FAQ
What does Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs taste like?
Tart quince, wild thyme and rubbed sage, wildflower honey, resinous rosemary, hibiscus tannin, candied ginger, and a savory, balsamic-edged finish.
How is Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs made?
Dansk Viking Blod fortified mead blended with house cryo-macerated quince vinegar. Made by Dansk Mjod in Denmark.
What is the alcohol content of Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs?
Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs is 14% ABV, sold in a 750ml bottle.
What food goes with Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs?
Roasted pork loin with herbs, duck rillettes, lamb meatballs, aged alpine cheeses, or lengthened with club soda as a digestive highball.
Is Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs gluten-free?
Yes, it is listed as gluten-free.
Can you ship it to me?
Yes. Mead ships as wine; enter your address at checkout to confirm delivery to your location. An adult 21 or older must sign for delivery. You can also pick it up at our Union Square store or get NYC delivery.
