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Dansk Mjod · Spiced Mead (Sherry-Style)
Dansk Mjod Gl. Dansk Mead
Fortified with neutral spirit and infused with ginger and hops, this 19% Danish mead balances rich honey with zesty spice and an oxidized finish.
HoneyHopsGinger Root19% ABV
$32.99
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Make it a Gl. Dansk Winter Highball ↓Union Square, NYCNYC delivery
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Adult signature required
Spiced Mead (Sherry-Style)
Gl. Dansk tasting notes
Candied gingerWildflower honeyBeeswaxDried apricotResinous hops
Finishing with a warming, oxidized, Oloroso-sherry-style finish.
Authentic honey-must fermentation infused with whole hops and sliced ginger.
At a glance
- Size
- 750ml
- ABV
- 19%
- Style
- Nordic Mead
- Made in
- Billund, Denmark
- Ingredients
- Honey, Hops, Ginger Root
- Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Producer
- Dansk Mjod
Make it a...
Gl. Dansk Winter Highball
A brisk, effervescent serve that lifts traditional Nordic honey wine, this refreshing highball showcases the rich wildflower honey, candied ginger heat, and botanical depth of Gl. Dansk Mjod.
With Gl. Dansk, 2.0 oz club soda, expressed orange peel
View the full recipeOn the table
What to pair with Gl. Dansk
Aged hard cheeses (Gouda, Comte), gingerbread, roasted duck, or poured neat over a large clear ice cube with an expressed orange peel.
About Dansk Mjod Gl. Dansk Mead
Blending fresh ginger and whole hops into a fermented honey base prior to high-proof spirit fortification anchors this bottling in Denmark's oldest metheglin traditions, producing a rich profile that closely tracks an oxidized Oloroso sherry. Unlike unfortified commercial meads that can present thin and cloying on the palate, Gl. Dansk relies on a full 19% ABV neutral spirit addition to arrest fermentation. This preserves residual honey viscosity while allowing the spicy gingerols and hop resins to introduce structural phenolic grip, balancing high natural sugars with clean, lingering warmth rather than artificial sweetness.
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Aromatics lead with floral honeycomb, dried orchard fruit, and peppery root spice before expanding into a weighted, golden-amber mid-palate. In-house testing at USQ showed that the ginger's sharp bite cuts cleanly across the honey's density, leaving the finish semi-dry and savory rather than sticky. Our team recommends serving it chilled between 48°F and 52°F in a standard white wine glass alongside salty, crystalline aged cheeses or savory roasted fowl. It also performs reliably as a modified winter highball: build 2 oz Gl. Dansk Mjod over ice in a rocks glass, add 2 oz club soda, and garnish with an expressed orange peel to accentuate the earthy hop resins and zesty root oils.
Gl. Dansk FAQ
What does Gl. Dansk taste like?
Candied ginger, wildflower honey, beeswax, dried apricot, resinous hops, and a warming, oxidized, Oloroso-sherry-style finish.
How is Gl. Dansk made?
Authentic honey-must fermentation infused with whole hops and sliced ginger. Made by Dansk Mjod in Billund, Denmark.
What is the alcohol content of Gl. Dansk?
Gl. Dansk is 19% ABV, sold in a 750ml bottle.
What food goes with Gl. Dansk?
Aged hard cheeses (Gouda, Comte), gingerbread, roasted duck, or poured neat over a large clear ice cube with an expressed orange peel.
Is Gl. Dansk 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. Through December 14, 2026, add any 6 or more Dansk Mjod bottles and your whole order ships free. Applies within the continental United States where permitted by law.
