Raspberry Gin Sour from Furious Meads is a 13% ABV dessert mead inspired by cocktail culture. Its base is Ukrainian wildflower honey and Polish raspberries, used in the amount of one kilogram per liter of mead, ensuring an intense and concentrated fruit character.
During production, Tahitian and Madagascan vanilla beans were added, bringing softness and warmth to the profile. The mead was then enriched with an infusion of Edinburgh gin and orange zest, creating depth and freshness reminiscent of a sophisticated sour cocktail.
On the nose, vibrant raspberry notes dominate, complemented by warm vanilla tones and citrus hints of gin and orange. The palate opens with rich raspberry fruitiness, followed by a slightly tart refreshment from the gin, while creamy vanilla sweetness lingers in the background.
The texture is full and rounded, yet remains refreshing thanks to the citrus elements. The finish is long and clean, leaving layers of raspberry, honey, and subtle herbal and citrus tones on the palate.
Producer
Furious Meads is a small craft meadery from Krakow, Poland, positioned as a producer of modern dessert-style meads with pronounced aromatic and layered profiles. Their philosophy is based on the use of high-quality honey and fruit, often combined with barrels that previously held fine wines or spirits to add extra complexity.
Their products frequently incorporate black currant, cranberry, strawberry, or chokeberry, along with spices and oak aging, resulting in a dessert-like, almost liqueur character. The texture of their meads is typically full, creamy, and intense, with a long finish where fruit, honey, and woody notes intertwine.
This brand represents a new generation of Polish producers who see mead as a space for creativity and innovation, but without compromising on quality.