Honey Wine Vinegar
Honey vinegars are made by fermenting mead, a honey wine, which we source from craft producers in New England. After slow fermenting and aging the honey vinegar we blend it with raw honey. The result is a delightful set of vinegars with tart, almost candy-like flavors that are perfect for vinaigrettes or splashing in a drink.
Honey Wine FAQs
What is honey wine?
Honey wine, also known as mead, serves as a unique and exquisite base ingredient that we cherish for its natural sweetness and depth. We begin with honey wine, an ancient alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes enhanced with fruits or spices. This rich and flavorful liquid undergoes a secondary fermentation process under our careful supervision, where beneficial bacteria convert the remaining alcohol into acetic acid, creating our distinct honey wine vinegar. This method allows us to preserve the intricate flavors and aromatic qualities of the original honey wine, resulting in a vinegar that is not only versatile in culinary applications but also offers a nuanced taste profile that reflects the artistry and tradition of its origins.
What is the difference between honey wine and other wines?
Honey wine, or mead, differs from other wines primarily in its base ingredient and production process. While traditional wines are made from fermented grapes or other fruits, honey wine is crafted by fermenting honey with water. This gives mead a distinctive sweetness and complexity that you won’t find in grape-based wines. Additionally, mead can be flavored with various fruits, spices, or herbs during fermentation, adding unique nuances to its flavor profile. In contrast, other wines are typically flavored by the specific variety of grape or fruit used and the aging process. Overall, honey wine stands out for its rich, honeyed taste and versatility, which contrast with the diverse flavors and characteristics of traditional wines.
What makes honey wine vinegar so good?
In crafting our artisan honey wine vinegar, we start with honey wine, a rich and naturally sweet mead made by fermenting honey with water. This base ingredient provides a unique foundation that sets our vinegar apart. We carefully oversee a secondary fermentation process, where acetic acid bacteria transform the remaining alcohol in the honey wine into acetic acid. This conversion imparts a distinctive tangy flavor while preserving the subtle sweetness and complexity of the original honey wine. By managing this process meticulously, we ensure that our honey wine vinegar not only retains the nuanced flavors of its origin but also delivers a balanced and sophisticated taste that enhances a wide range of culinary creations.
Let customers speak for us
from 1126 reviewsWe love the flavor of this vinegar with french fries, and can't wait to make fish and chips. This is our second vinegar, both are such a pleasant surprise after a life of commercial vinegar!
My go-to malt vinegar used to be from Cornwall, but American Vinegar Works' Porter has become my new favorite. The only downside is that it doesn’t come with a shaker lid. I solved this by transferring it to a London Pub bottle with a slotted lid, which allows for better control when pouring. Next time, I plan to try the IPA variety
Best, Greg
I've only tried the Maine Blueberry and the Hot Apple Cider Vinegar so far, and they are both complex strong flavors. I've used the blueberry as salad dressing and on vanilla ice cream where it has a mildly sweet tangy flavor that's so good. The Hot Apple Cider only has the slightest hint of heat in a very complex vinegar. It is great on fried foods, wings, and well...almost anything. I am looking forward to trying the other vinegar that came in this set.
This is my favorite red wine vinegar ever! We have been trying all the vinegars from American Vinegar Works and love them all. You can't go wrong no matter which one you buy!
OMG!! Who would have thought there would be such a difference in vinegars?!! This vinegar is absolutely amazing!!!!! I’ll never go back!!
I love the rosé wine vinegar. I'm on my third bottle now. It's very versatile, a bit softer and more delicate than either the chardonnay or red wine vinegars. Works great in salads, on vegetables, glazes and marinades. It's not so easy to find rosé wine vinegar. All the American Vinegar Works vinegars I've tried are fantastic.
I had been reading about olive oils and wanted to try a California pressing.... I have been using this AVW oilive oil for my "non cooking oil" olive oil uses and have been very happy with the taste and I thought the AVW pricing was very fair. In fact, I am eating some hot air popped pop corn drizzled with some of this olive oil and seasoned with a no salt seasoning blend as I write this!
This is my third bottle and I am using so much in salad dressing! It makes a smooth dressing with a small addition of olive oil , nothing else needed. Out of this world.
This is amazing. We take this vinegar with us when we are going for fish and chips…. It’s that good!!! Also fantastic in our cheese fondue. Want to “finish” a pot roast before serving…add a dash of this….over the top!!!
This nice well balanced tasty vinegar is perfect for just about everything. It’s expensive…but worth it.
Best Apple cider vinegar I have ever tasted.
They look wonderful, loved the towel and olive oil. We are currently living in chaos with our kitchen taken apart so I have them safely put aside.
this is reorder #2. We like this so we'll, we always make sure we have this on hand.
Each vinegar bottle from the sample packet was delicious. I will definitely order more .
But I am so happy to have found a REAL apple cider vinegar! Shipment was delayed because there was a fear of freezing weather (glass bottle may break in the freeze), and the bottle was not the pretty one shown in the picture (more short and squat), but I am just happy to have the good stuff!