Lindisfarne Mead

Valentina Ricci — Not really my thing

5/10

Got this as a birthday present from a mate who knows I like trying new stuff. It's fine but the sweetness is a bit much for me, even though it's not as bad as I expected. Might work better chilled or with a cheese board. Not something I'd buy myself though.

Victor Osei — Interesting but wouldn't rush back

6/10

Saw this recommended online and thought I'd give it a go. The nose is genuinely lovely — really clear and inviting. Taste-wise it's pleasant enough, fruity and well balanced, but at 14% it creeps up on you. Worth trying once but I've had better for the price.

Carlos Mendez — Nice surprise from Lindisfarne

7/10

Picked this up on a trip to Holy Island and honestly expected it to be a bit of a tourist trap bottle. But it's actually really nice — sweet but not sickly, and there's a proper structure to it that keeps you sipping. At £12 it's a solid buy for something a bit different.