History of metheglin

Meadhing is the practice of brewing honey, therefore mead also known as ‘honey wine’. A mead that contains spices such as cloves and cinnamon or herbs such oregano and lavender is called metheglin.

The word metheglin was derived from meddyglyn, a compound world comprised of meddyg, ‘healing’ + llyn, ‘liquor’.

Metheglin was a drink frequently used among the ancient Romans. According to the history Julius Caesar preserved his personal vigor and keenness of mind with metheglin.

During fourth century BC, a Greek traveler visited the south of Britain describes metheglin as composed of wheat and honey as being sufficient strength to injure the nerves and cause head ache.

Sir Kenelm Digbie, a great courtier in the middle ages refer metheglin as being excellent for colds and consumption. In his book, which was very popular cookbook among the wealthier colonials, there are eighty-nine different recipes for metheglin.

History of metheglin