Bunratty Winery

Bunratty Winery, est. 1976. The only commercial winery in Ireland, situated in the shadow of the famous 15th century Bunratty Castle

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Estate

The meadery operates its own apiaries. They manage the bees and the land, ensuring total control from flower to bottle.

Traditionalist

Dedicated almost exclusively to honey, water, and yeast. They prioritize the pure expression of the honey over adjuncts like fruit or spice.

Morat

Pyment

Mead made specifically with grape juice or grape must.

Traditional Mead

Honey, water, and yeast only. No added flavors.

Historical

Specializes in reviving ancient or cultural mead traditions and recipes.

Hydromel (Session Mead)

Mead with low alcohol content, typically designed for easy drinking and higher refreshment profile.

Hyper-Local

Sources honey within a very tight radius of where the mead is produced and consumed.

Wild Fermented Mead

Mead fermented using non-commercial yeast strains from the environment or raw materials.

Sustainability-Focused

Prioritizes organic honey, sustainable beekeeping practices, and minimal-intervention production.