These recommendations not only show the versatility of PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED mead, but also invite you to explore new combinations that will elevate your culinary experiences. Dare to discover the magic of this pairing!
PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED - Honey Wine - Costa Rica Meadery
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Complex. Fruity. Sweet.
PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED is a very special edition of Passiflora!
This sweet honey wine with passion fruit has been aged for more than 3 years. In 2019 we stored a batch of Passiflora in a recently emptied oak barrel that was being used by Ron Centenario.
In the aroma and flavor, the intense notes of wood, dark rum and honey are intertwined with the fruity and acid notes of passion fruit.
- 375 mL bottle
- 14.5% alc. / vol.
- Gluten free
Ingredients: Water, Honey, Passion Fruit and Yeast.
MEADMAKER NOTES
"Our PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED mead came about by chance. We were participating in a festival and our booth was next to Ron Centenario's. For 3 days, we had fun trying each other's products, mixing and matching. One combination really stood out: our passion fruit mead with a splash pof aged rum. This gave us an idea: why not age our mead in a rum barrel? The master distiller of Ron Centenario tasted our mead and invited us to the distillery, where we acquired a barrel for aging.
This was our first time aging mead in barrels. It was fascinating to see how mead developed and evolved. We tried it every 4 to 6 months, and each time it was a different experience. The rum cask imparted subtle notes of vanilla and oak, beautifully complementing the tropical passion fruit.
We weren't sure how long to age the mead. There was pressure to bottle and sell sooner than later, but the longer we waited, the better it became. In the third year, we received a visit from the former brewmaster of New Belgium Brewing Company. We gave him a sample straight from the barrel. He called it "truly transcendental." That's when we knew it was ready.
This mead shows who we are at Costa Rica Meadery. We care about quality and are willing to take the time to do things right. We believe that the blend of our Passiflora mead and the flavors of the Centenario Rum barrels has created something truly special. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. " - Alejandra Araya
THE BEST PAIRINGS WITH PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED

GLAZED PORK LOIN
Glazed pork dishes are ideal to pair with PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED. The sweetness of the glaze harmonizes perfectly with the mead, while the rum notes enhance the caramelized flavors of the meat. Try pineapple-glazed pork tenderloin or orange-glazed baked ham. The acidity of the passion fruit cuts through the richness of the dish, creating a perfect balance that you will love.

DARK CHOCOLATE DESSERTS
For an exquisite pairing, combine PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED with a dark chocolate dessert. The subtle bitterness of dark chocolate is beautifully balanced by the sweetness of mead, while notes of rum enhance the roasted flavors of cocoa. Enjoy a dark chocolate mousse or a freshly baked brownie. The acidity of the passion fruit cuts through the richness of the chocolate, creating a truly irresistible combination.

APPLE TART TATIN
For a sweet finish, PASSIFLORA RUM BARREL-AGED marries perfectly with an apple Tarte Tatin. The caramelization of the apples harmonizes with the rum and wood notes of the mead, while the acidity of the passion fruit cuts through the richness of the dessert. Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The mix of warm and cold, sweet and tart flavors creates a truly memorable dessert experience.