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Dansk Mjod · Spiced Nordic Mead
Dansk Mjod Viking Blod Mead
Infused with dried hibiscus and ginger, this 19% Danish metheglin balances rich wildflower honey with bright tartness and warming spice.
HoneyHibiscus FlowersGinger RootSpices19% ABV
$32.99
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Spiced Nordic Mead
Viking Blod tasting notes
Wildflower honeyTart cranberryCandied gingerDried hibiscus teaWarm clove
Finishing with a fortified, Madeira-style warming finish.
Traditional slow honey-must fermentation blended with dried whole hibiscus petals and sliced ginger root.
At a glance
- Size
- 750ml
- ABV
- 19%
- Style
- Nordic Mead
- Made in
- Billund, Denmark
- Ingredients
- Honey, Hibiscus Flowers, Ginger Root, Spices
- Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Producer
- Dansk Mjod
Make it a...
Spiced Viking Blod Warm Mull
A soul-warming Scandinavian winter serve, this aromatic mull showcases the rich wildflower honey, tart hibiscus, and subtle hop bitterness of Viking Blod.
With Viking Blod, 1 fresh orange wheel, 1 whole cinnamon quill
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What to pair with Viking Blod
- Danish blue cheese
- Dark fruit tarts
- Rich game terrines
- Served lightly chilled over a large rock with an expressed orange peel
About Dansk Mjod Viking Blod Mead
Fortifying fermented honey with neutral grain spirit and infusing the blend with dried hibiscus petals and ginger establishes this Danish metheglin as a structural departure from typical low-proof, light-bodied honey wines. Fermented according to historic Scandinavian traditions in Billund, the must extracts both a vivid ruby-garnet pigment and firm botanical tannins directly from the steeped hibiscus calyces. Rather than mimicking dessert liqueurs laden with refined cane syrup, this 19% ABV expression develops a vinous, oxidative weight reminiscent of a Bual Madeira, where raw floral honey is anchored by warming spice and phenolic dryness.
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Palate weight registers as unctuous and full-bodied, balancing sweet beeswax and stone fruit against the sharp, prickling heat of whole ginger and the cranberry-like malic bite of hibiscus. In-house testing at USQ showed that this interplay of high residual honey sugars and tangy floral acidity enables the pour to hold its shape over ice without turning watery. Our team recommends serving it chilled at cellar temperature (54°F to 58°F) in a white wine glass alongside sharp aged blue cheeses or venison loin. For a warming winter aperitif, warm 3 oz Viking Blod gently with an orange wheel and a cinnamon quill-a functional mulled serve our buyers often suggest to bring forward the spirit's deeper root aromatics.
Viking Blod FAQ
What does Viking Blod taste like?
Wildflower honey, tart cranberry, candied ginger, dried hibiscus tea, warm clove, and a fortified, Madeira-style warming finish.
How is Viking Blod made?
Traditional slow honey-must fermentation blended with dried whole hibiscus petals and sliced ginger root. Made by Dansk Mjod in Billund, Denmark.
What is the alcohol content of Viking Blod?
Viking Blod is 19% ABV, sold in a 750ml bottle.
What food goes with Viking Blod?
Danish blue cheese, dark fruit tarts, rich game terrines, or served lightly chilled over a large rock with an expressed orange peel.
Is Viking Blod 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.
