Collectors Edition

World-renowned Mānuka monofloral honey gives rise to a limited edition mead of elegance and character. Rare, rich, and natural, it is a bottle to be savoured on evenings of significance.

TASTING NOTES

Smooth & rich yet balanced, with warm spices and natural woodiness.

2025
Special Reserve


Collectors Edition

Using high quality UMF monofloral Manuka honey, the 2025 Special Reserve is the peak of our craft.

Limited to 50 bottles for public sale, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by our Maizer.

Naturally fermented and gently aged to bring forth the flavours of the Manuka flower.


What The Judges Said

Notes from the premier European mead competition


Flavour & Body

31/32

“Warm alcohol, spices, smoke
and herbal notes. Very complex, with each layer of flavour harmonising well with the previous one.”

AROMA

28/30

“Complex aroma, with chocolate, coffee, fennel and herbal notes.”

FINISH

11/14

“Long finish, with all the complexity of the flavour lingering.”

OVERALL

89/100

A very good mead, with lots of complexity and showing a good representation of the honey.”


Serving suggestions

Enjoy at room temperature from your finest glassware.

Try it on the rocks like whisky to open up the mānuka richness

A perfect after-dinner sipper—bold, grounding, and uniquely New Zealand.

PAIRINGS

Pairs beautifully with aged cheese, dark chocolate, or a fine cigar.

The finest honey

in the world

makes the

finest mead


EDITION NOTES

SEASON

2025

Public Release

50

Collectors CATEGORY

Limited Release

AUTHENTICATED

Yes

Collectors NOTES

First Edition


INFO

500ml
16.4% abv.
Approx. 6.4 standard drinks.


INFO

Gluten-free.
No cane sugar.
Low sulphite.


Sustainably sourced and small-batch crafted to leave our land and conscience undisturbed.


2025 Mānuka Special Reserve Mead
$79.99

The essence of New Zealand, bottled.

World-renowned Mānuka monofloral honey gives rise to a limited edition mead of elegance and character. Rare, rich, and natural, it is a bottle to be savoured on evenings of significance.

Naturally fermented and gently aged to bring forth the flavours of the Manuka flower.

Sustainably sourced and small-batch crafted to leave our land and conscience undisturbed.

“Like drinking beautiful liquid honey, with a kick”

“Smooth, light and super drinkable”

“That is next level delicious”

TASTING NOTES

Smooth & rich yet balanced, with warm spices and natural woodiness.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
  • Enjoy at room temperature from your finest glassware.

  • Try it on the rocks like whisky to open up the mānuka richness

  • Pairs beautifully with aged cheese, dark chocolate, or a fine cigar.

  • A perfect after-dinner sipper—bold, grounding, and uniquely New Zealand.

500ml | 16.4% abv | Approx. 6.4 standard drinks.

Gluten-free. No cane sugar. Low sulphite.

Free shipping on orders of 3 or more bottles.

PURCHASE

Free shipping on orders of 3 or more bottles.


HONEY ORIGIN

Monofloral New Zealand Mānuka Honey

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Mānuka honey is one of Aotearoa’s most famous exports - known around the world for its powerful antibacterial properties, rich flavour, and deep connection to the native landscape.

Graded using UMF (Unique Mānuka Factor) or MGO levels to reflect its medicinal strength - with high-grade jars fetching hundreds of dollars internationally. From skincare to natural health remedies, it’s prized globally for its rare combination of purity, potency, and provenance.