The Athanor is a "bochet" style mead inspired by the famed alchemical oven of the same name. Its creation begins with slowly heating raw honey to caramelize it, imparting rich, deep flavors. This caramelized honey is then fermented using two different wine yeasts, resulting in a dark amber ferment. Following the initial fermentation, the meadery carefully ages The Athanor in recently emptied Heaven Hill Whiskey barrels for over a year. During this extended aging process, the mead takes on additional rich notes of chocolate and vanilla, perfectly complementing its caramelized honey base. Dry and brisk, with a high alcohol content exceeding 17% ABV, The Athanor is a perfect sipper for those chilly nights to come. One can savor its complex flavors and warming embrace in a rocks glass, optionally with a single ice cube to release its aromas.