Cherry Blues from Burnt Barrel is a melomel with around 12% ABV, crafted from cherries and blueberries, then enhanced with vanilla and aged in rum barrels. This combination delivers a rich and layered profile, where juicy and slightly tart berry notes dominate up front, while vanilla adds creamy smoothness and warmth.

The rum barrel aging introduces complexity, with hints of caramel, smoke, and subtle spice that round out the character. The flavor strikes a balance between fruity freshness and the depth of barrel-aged nuances, making it both intriguing and elegant.

Its texture is full and velvety, with a long, flavorful finish that harmoniously blends fruit, vanilla, and rum undertones. Cherry Blues stands out as one of Burnt Barrel Meadery’s special releases, designed to showcase how an innovative mix of fruit and barrel influence can create a mead with strong identity and refined sophistication.