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Where to buy Mead

  • 17-02-2012 08:07PM
    #1
    KonFusion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, found a few threads in search but most of them pretty old.

    I'm looking to buy some mead (no Bunratty 'mead').

    Is there anywhere in Dublin that will sell a decent bottle, or does anyone know where I can get a bottle online for less than 30-35 quid incl. shipping?

    I know a few english sites selling decent mead that will ship to ireland, but the cheapest I've found has been £26 for shipping alone.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks :)
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  • #2
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    I know the Celtic Whiskey Shop do the Bunratty one but you could always go in and ask, they might be able to source a different kind.


  • #3
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    The only real mead I've ever known to be sold here was Rabbit's Foot but the importer doesn't bring it in any more.

    Make your own or befriend a home brewer ;) I had a lovely mead last night made by one of the Beoir guys.

    My beer blog | Bluesky | My other beer blog



  • #4
    Rangi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭Rangi


    I have bought a lot of mead in the past,and reckon you just can't beat Moniack Mead. Have been to the place several times,and always come away with a boot full of loot,the Wild Garlic Sauce is divine also.
    Try Master of malt website,if you're looking to get a few bottles,shipping works out worthwhile,especially if you grab a few Whiskies,or any other spirit.
    I've tried the Bunratty and other 'local' types,and found they didn't remind me of mead,let alone taste like it.


  • #5
    nareik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭nareik


    Bunratty is not real Mead, it is a blend of Wine + Mead + herbs

    Technically it is a Pyment (grape melomel).

    I make my own REAL mead, it's fabolous.


  • #6
    whippetgood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭whippetgood


    Did you try the pub just inside.........the Shire................ :)



    ;)

    Nah really though, there's a nice off license in around Dundrum with a huge selection of bottles / various beers / ales / all sorts. Maybe you would get something in there? Alternatively the only other place I can think of is the Porterhouse or what used to be the market bar in town (just off Fade Street) they used to have a huge range of stuff?? :confused:


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