Marlobobo Phosphenomenom (2022) | BA Mead

Ginger mead that has been aged for 11 months in bourbon and rum barrels.

This traditional mead is aged in bourbon and rum barrels, then blended and further aged with Peruvian ginger root. This gives a sweet, citrusy and spicy ginger flavor that blends perfectly into the mead, without taking center stage.

The drink has an visually appealing, slightly hazy golden-yellow color with a subtle greenish tint. The aroma contains notes of fresh ginger, caramel, coconut, pineapple, honey and vanilla. On the palate, you immediately taste the honey and the influence of the barrels, after which the ginger comes forward after a few seconds. However, the ginger never overshadows the deep notes of caramel and vanilla that have developed through aging in bourbon and rum barrels; everything flows beautifully together in this spicy, sweet and powerful brew. The mouthfeel is consistently smooth, with accents of butterscotch and creamy custard that linger in the finish.

Feel free to tilt the bottle a few times before opening it, so that all the ginger aromas are well redistributed through the drink. Serve with a fresh orange peel, if you dare.