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Dansk Mjod · Nordic Holiday Mead
Dansk Mjod Old Norse Jule Mead
Infused with pressed apple and whole cinnamon bark, this 19% Danish holiday cyser delivers baked fruit, wildflower honey, and warming winter spice.
HoneyApple JuiceCinnamon19% ABV
$34.99
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Make it a Danish Glogg ↓Union Square, NYCNYC delivery
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Adult signature required
Nordic Holiday Mead
Old Norse Jule tasting notes
Baked red appleRich floral honeyToasted cinnamon stickHoneycombSubtle clove
Finishing with an oxidative, warming, fortified dessert finish.
Authentic honey-must fermentation blended with natural pressed apple juice and whole cinnamon bark.
At a glance
- Size
- 750ml
- ABV
- 19%
- Style
- Nordic Mead
- Made in
- Billund, Denmark
- Ingredients
- Honey, Apple Juice, Cinnamon
- Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Producer
- Dansk Mjod
Make it a...
Danish Glogg
A comforting Scandinavian holiday serve, this traditional Danish Glogg showcases the rich wildflower honey, aromatic spices, and fortified warmth of Old Norse Jule.
With Old Norse Jule, 1 orange wheel, 1 star anise pod, 1 tbsp blanched almonds, 1 tbsp raisins
View the full recipeAbout Dansk Mjod Old Norse Jule Mead
Brewed specifically around Scandinavian winter solstice traditions, this fortified cyser incorporates whole cinnamon bark and pressed apple juice directly into a slow-fermenting honey must prior to spirit fortification. Fermented in Billund according to historical Nordic methods, the liquid achieves an oxidative, robust profile anchored at 19% ABV. Rather than utilizing chemical cinnamon flavorings or liquid caramel colorants that characterize mass-market holiday cordials, Dansk Mjod relies on the natural astringency and volatile oils extracted from whole spices to counterbalance the dense residual honey sugars, producing a warming structure built similarly to a spiced tawny port.
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Palate weight enters unctuous and richly textured, introducing layers of baked orchard fruit, beeswax, and sweet honey before cassia bark dryness and spirit heat tighten the back-palate. In-house testing at USQ showed that the apple's intrinsic malic acid provides just enough structural lift to keep the spiced finish clean and digestif-like rather than syrup-bound. Our team recommends serving it chilled at 50°F to 54°F alongside spiced holiday desserts, fruitcake, or sharp aged Stilton. For cold-weather gatherings, our buyers suggest serving it as an authentic Danish glogg: heat 3 oz Old Norse Jule gently in a saucepan with an orange wheel, a star anise pod, and a handful of blanched almonds and raisins, serving warm in a tempered glass mug.
Old Norse Jule FAQ
What does Old Norse Jule taste like?
Baked red apple, rich floral honey, toasted cinnamon stick, honeycomb, subtle clove, and an oxidative, warming, fortified dessert finish.
How is Old Norse Jule made?
Authentic honey-must fermentation blended with natural pressed apple juice and whole cinnamon bark. Made by Dansk Mjod in Billund, Denmark.
What is the alcohol content of Old Norse Jule?
Old Norse Jule is 19% ABV, sold in a 750ml bottle.
Is Old Norse Jule 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.
