The Diemen Drink
The Diemen Drink
Vintage Recipes For The Modern Palate
Taste award winning recipes that have stood the test of time.
The Diemen Drink brings you small batch brews of Mead flavours that are centuries old.
These award winning recipes will delight your tastebuds and be the perfect compliment to any meal.
Current Release
Current Release
WHITE
Metheglin
Batch 2023-04
375ml
A delightful blend of Mixed Flower Honey from west of Brisbane, Ginger, Rosemary
Toasted French Oak
Based on the recipe from ‘The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened’ published 1669.
MEAD
With Citrus
Batch 2024-04
375ml
A combination of Orange, Lemon and Lime together with local honey and Medium toast French Oak.
An original Diemen Drink recipe.
MEAD
Traditional
Batch 2025-09
375ml
A traditional style mead with honey from Upper Brookfield and Toasted American Oak.
Based on the recipe from ‘The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened’ published 1669.
BLACKCURRANT
Melomel
Batch 2024-11
375ml
A Unique Melomel with honey, Blackcurrant Juice Concentrate and Toasted French Oak.
Based on the recipe from ‘The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened’ published 1669.
MR MASILLON’S
Metheglin
Batch 2024-11
375ml
A sensational mix of Honey, Ginger, Cloves, Hops, and Medium Toast French Oak.
Based on the recipe from ‘The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened’ published 1669.
Cafemel
(Coffee Mead)
Batch 2025-05
375ml
Renegade Roaster’s Coffee Concentrate, Iron Bark Honey and
Toasted French Oak
An original Diemen Drink recipe.
He is really a master of his craft. I am yet to have one that I have not enjoyed.
They are elegant and sophisticated, but eminently drinkable.
Ian’s product is always top notch, and I’ll definitely buy again.
Cellared Releases
On the anniversay of each release the price will increase to ensure it continues to align with the increased quality of the brews as they age.
MR MASILLON’S
Metheglin
Batch 2022-06
375ml
A sensational mix of Honey, Ginger, Cloves, Hops, and Medium Toast French Oak.
Based on the recipe from ‘The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened’ published 1669.
BLACKCURRANT
Melomel
Batch 2023-12
375ml
A Unique Melomel with honey, Blackcurrant Juice Concentrate and American Oak from barrels previously used for Bourbon and Whisky.
Based on the recipe from ‘The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened’ published 1669.
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