Well I had to go to the liquor store today because I wanted to try this mead that I haveread so much about and I'm also making some JOA. It came in a cute little blue bottle from Boulder, CO. It is called Redstone Meadery, Honey Wine with Vanilla Beans and Cinnamon Sticks. A bit costly, $25.00 a bottle. Anyway I thought it sounded really good. I chilled a little glass and then I had my first taste. It teasted like medicine. Wished I lived close to someone, I would give it to them. Hate to waste it since I paid $25.00 for itbut I can't drink it. I pouredmyglass out and got a glass of Merlot that I made, much better. I guess I'm just not a mead drinker.