Dansk Mjod - Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub with Herbs NV (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Dansk Mjod |
| Country | Denmark |
| Varietal | Honey |
| Sku | 1-103873 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The Dansk Philosopher's Stone Viking Shrub represents an alchemical blend of tradition and modern craft, born from a unique collaboration. This intricate beverage uses the sweet, floral, and spiced profile of Dansk Viking Blod mead as its starting point, venturing far beyond traditional mead through innovative techniques.
The transformation begins by blending the Viking Blod base with a specially prepared cryo-macerated quince vinegar, introducing vibrant acidity and fruit complexity. This blend deepens further through aging in unique OEC barrels – casks with a history holding various spirits or wines before maturing OEC Brewing's distinctive sour beers. This lineage imparts subtle, nuanced layers of oak, residual spirit/wine notes, and a unique character from the sour beer maturation, all developed during aging in OEC's barn.
This specific 'Herbal Edition' undergoes a final aging phase on a complex medley of fresh herbs, including rosemary, sage, licorice, dill, and cilantro, all cultivated on-site in OEC's greenhouses. This infusion imparts intriguing savory, resinous, and fresh green aromatic layers, adding a distinct counterpoint to the shrub's inherent sweetness and tang. Expect an intricate tapestry weaving sweet mead, tangy vinegar, complex barrel notes, and vibrant herbal aromatics. It's a multi-layered beverage for the adventurous palate seeking truly unique, perhaps even savory-leaning flavors. It also shines as an exceptional and distinctive cocktail modifier, offering adventurous home bartenders a unique tool, particularly for crafting more savory or herbaceous drinks.
