Kānuka Mead
A Hidden Treasure from New Zealand’s Native Forests.
Kānuka honey is the lesser-known sibling of mānuka, but in many ways, it’s just as special. Mānuka gets the fame, but kānuka grows wild and strong, its honey lighter but deeply complex. It’s a hidden treasure—and in our Kānuka Mead, we let it shine.
This mead is less sweet than others, with a crispness that reminds us of a fine whisky but with a gentler, more inviting character.
TASTING NOTES
Citrus zest, caramel, hints of summer fruit, and a dry, structured finish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONSBest sipped neat or with a single ice cube to open up the flavours.
A refined choice for those who love whisky but want something lighter, fresher, and uniquely New Zealand.
PAIRINGSPairs well with roasted meats, soft cheeses, and spiced dishes.
BOTTLE500ml
13% abv.
Approx. 5 standard drinks.
box2L
13% abv.
Approx. 13 standard drinks.
Gluten-free.
No cane sugar.
Low sulphite.
Single origin.
typeTraditional
Sweetness2L
Honey OriginNatural New Zealand Kānuka Honey
SUSTAINABILITYNo forest clearing, no irrigation, no bulldozers. No unnatural sugars or flavours.
Just trees, bees and time.
Mead, particularly when made with locally sourced honey, can make a claim to be the most sustainable alcohol in the world.
Trees, Bees,
and Time.
HEALTH & GOODNESSMead isn’t wine, beer, or cider- but its own category. It’s something older and more elemental, carrying traces of the flowers or the forest. With undetectable heavy metals, minimal sulphites, and a natural trace of protein, our meads exhibit uncommon purity.
Independent testing showed undetectable levels of heavy metals (below 0.10 mg/kg). That’s an exceptionally clean profile for any alcoholic drink, and it reflects the pristine New Zealand landscapes where our bees forage.
Our meads are crafted with only minimal sulphites thanks to honey being a natural preservative.
For many people, this makes for a gentler, more natural beverage.
| Test Result | Undisturbed Mead | Typical Wine | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy metals | Undetectable (<0.10 mg/kg) | Trace amounts often present | Exceptionally pure |
| Sulphites | Low (minimal added) | 50–200 mg/L | Gentler on many drinkers |
| Protein | Trace present | None | Unique to honey fermentation |
| Sodium | Trace | Trace | Negligible difference |
ABOUT UNDISTURBEDOur Story
Living long and well is important to us. With a little one on the way and thinking of the future, we began searching for a healthier, eco-friendly wine.
A beekeeping friend introduced us to honey wine (mead), sparking the exploration of local honeys and botanicals that are both good for the body and sustainably produced.
