Dansk Mjod Viking Runes
19% ABV | 750mL | Danish melomel mead (still) | Dansk Mjød — Dansk Mjød Viking Runes is a Danish mead with a warrior's palate: honey fermented with tart sour cherries, Tasmanian pepperberries, and warming spices into a still (not sparkling) melomel at a hearty 19% ABV. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Dansk Mjød brews mead the old way — honey, water, and yeast — then layers in fruit and spice. Viking Runes pours deep and rich: dark cherry and honey on the nose, tart sour cherry and peppery warmth through the body, and a long spiced finish. At 19% it drinks like a dessert wine; serve it the way you'd serve a port. (Note: this is a distinct SKU from the store's Viking Blod, which is made with hibiscus and ginger — don't confuse the two.)
Tasting notes
Dark sour cherry and honey on the nose, tart cherry and Tasmanian pepperberry warmth on the palate, long spiced honey finish.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 19% ABV melomel — full-strength mead, dessert-wine territory
- Sour cherries + pepperberries + warming spices — bold, distinctive flavor
- Traditional Danish mead from Dansk Mjød (B. United importer)
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Slightly chilled in a port or dessert-wine glass. Pairs with dark chocolate, blue cheese, or roasted game. Still mead — no carbonation.
Frequently asked questions
What is mead?
An ancient fermented drink made from honey, water, and yeast — older than beer or wine. A melomel is mead made with fruit.
Is it sparkling?
No — Viking Runes is a still mead.
Is this the same as Viking Blod?
No — Viking Blod is a separate Dansk Mjød mead made with hibiscus and ginger. Viking Runes is the cherry/pepperberry/spice expression.