Mead bottles are available for curbside pickup at our Meadery or by shipment to the states listed in our 'Shipping Policy'.
The Icon Reserve PX is truly a masterclass in the art of fruit growing, meadmaking, and barrel-aging. It represents a cumulative 50 years of experience between Ken Schramm and James Naeger, MSc. This extraordinary mead is the direct result of Ken's years of research into cider apple typology, heirloom apple varieties, and his relentless quest to make the best apple mead possible — in concert with James' barrel expertise, precision, timing, and dedication to quality at every level. The apples were hand-harvested, and washed and pressed into cider by Ken and his daughter Sarah.
The unique blend of estate-grown heirloom and modern apple varieties were then carefully transferred by James and Shawn into one of the most aromatically complex bourbon barrels we have ever had the pleasure of working with. The barrel, sourced by James from our friends and neighbors at Valentine Distillery, is an ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry barrel that was used to finish their 10 year Mayor Pingree Bourbon Blue Ribbon. It imparts aromatics of caramel, sweet Sherry, pie crust, and pipe tobacco; all paired with a vibrant acidity. As Ken created balance and complexity between apple varieties and honey in Apple Reserve, so crafted James a delicate balance between fidelity to exceptional apple flavor and aroma with the bold, robust flavor and aromatics possible from the barrel. The end result is a magical mead — aged to create flavors of deeply caramelized apple laced with sweet cream and vanilla. James' fanatical attention to detail, and dedication to quality, make this mead one of our most beloved yet.
