Tribute: The World's Most Expensive Commercial Mead
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Tribute: The World's Most Expensive Commercial Mead

Tribute is the world's most expensive commercial mead, crafted from honey harvested from a hive hidden within a fallen cemetery oak near Ben Wheeler, Texas. After years of aging, it was fermented by Vinland Meads Head Mead Maker, Clyde Hays, in the tradition of his ancestors. The mead was sealed into individually crafted hand-blown glass vessels and released in an edition of only 26 bottles. Twenty-five bottles were designated for collectors, while the twenty-sixth was reserved for tasting experiences at Vinland Meads. Discover the story behind one of the rarest meads ever produced and why its legacy can never be recreated.

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Vinland Meads Heritage Club Release – Fall 2025
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Vinland Meads Heritage Club Release – Fall 2025

This fall, Vinland Meads opens the cellar for a rare Heritage Club release — featuring Harvest Blackberry, Vixon Cinnamon, and the exclusive 18-month-aged Heritage Reserve. Each bottle is handcrafted with raw Texas honey, whole fruit, and time. Members can also add the limited Thicket Wild Plum Mead to their order. Shipping begins October 22 — join the Heritage Club and taste the tradition.

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