{"id":215,"date":"2025-10-23T17:27:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T22:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?page_id=215"},"modified":"2026-07-12T21:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:36:26","slug":"arkansas-meadery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/distilleries\/arkansas-meadery\/","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas Meadery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7439fe03 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:18px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#121212;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:36px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:36px;padding-left:32px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d19fec55 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af19127b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#F4C430;border-width:2px;border-radius:16px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:24px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasmeadery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"227\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arkansas-Meadery-Logo.png\" alt=\"Arkansas Meadery logo for the Alexander, Arkansas honey-wine producer\" class=\"wp-image-1083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arkansas-Meadery-Logo.png 227w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arkansas-Meadery-Logo-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4A3A18;font-size:0.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.04em\">ALEXANDER \u2022 ARKANSAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#F4C430;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Honey \u2022 Craft \u2022 Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"honey-fermented-craft-from-alexander-arkansas\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(1.576rem, 1.576rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.342), 2.65rem);line-height:1.08\">Honey-Fermented Craft from Alexander, Arkansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#F8F4E8;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.306), 1.12rem);line-height:1.7\">Arkansas Meadery brings one of the world\u2019s oldest fermented beverages into the modern Arkansas craft-drink scene. The family-run producer creates dry, sweet, fruit-forward and barrel-aged meads using Arkansas wildflower honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#F4C430;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);font-weight:700\">Arkansas\u2019s first commercial meadery \u2022 Producing commercially since 2021 \u2022 Private tastings by reservation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a37a8da7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasmeadery.com\/\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#121212;background-color:#F4C430;padding-top:12px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Official Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/arkansasmeadery\" style=\"border-color:#FFFFFF;border-width:2px;border-radius:6px;color:#121212;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:10px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reserve a Tasting<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-199025a8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#E2C75B;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h2 id=\"arkansas-meadery-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px\">Arkansas Meadery at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4B4439;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:18px;line-height:1.65\">A quick introduction to the people, place and ingredients behind this distinctive Arkansas producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2316826f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8b75a1af wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF4CC;min-height:100%;padding-top:22px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:22px;padding-left:18px\">\n<h3 id=\"commercial-launch\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.219), 1.05rem);\">Commercial Launch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:clamp(1.092rem, 1.092rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.76), 1.7rem);font-weight:800\">2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#3D372E;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.056), 0.92rem);line-height:1.5\">The year Arkansas Meadery began commercially selling its meads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8b75a1af wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF4CC;min-height:100%;padding-top:22px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:22px;padding-left:18px\">\n<h3 id=\"home\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.219), 1.05rem);\">Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.561), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Alexander<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#3D372E;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.056), 0.92rem);line-height:1.5\">A farm-based production facility in Saline County, Arkansas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8b75a1af wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF4CC;min-height:100%;padding-top:22px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:22px;padding-left:18px\">\n<h3 id=\"signature-ingredient\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.219), 1.05rem);\">Signature Ingredient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.561), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Wildflower Honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#3D372E;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.056), 0.92rem);line-height:1.5\">Arkansas wildflower honey forms the foundation of the lineup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8b75a1af wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF4CC;min-height:100%;padding-top:22px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:22px;padding-left:18px\">\n<h3 id=\"visitor-experience\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:5px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.219), 1.05rem);\">Visitor Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:clamp(0.901rem, 0.901rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.561), 1.35rem);font-weight:800\">Reservation Only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#3D372E;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.056), 0.92rem);line-height:1.5\">Private tastings, tours and mead-making experiences are offered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72c92303 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#E2C75B;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF4CC;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:36px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:36px;padding-left:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aab4a9cd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 id=\"what-is-mead\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px\">What Is Mead?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.219), 1.05rem);line-height:1.7\">Mead is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water and yeast. It is frequently described as \u201choney wine,\u201d although its flavor can vary as widely as wine, beer or cider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">The finished drink does not have to be sugary. A meadmaker can ferment nearly all of the honey\u2019s natural sugar to produce a dry, wine-like expression, retain sweetness, add fruit or botanicals, or mature the mead in oak barrels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2281e907 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:14px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#1D1A17;padding-top:26px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h3 id=\"mead-can-be\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#F4C430;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.531), 1.3rem);\">Mead Can Be<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#F8F4E8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.7\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li>Bone dry, medium-sweet or dessert-like<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still, sparkling or lightly carbonated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruit-forward, floral, spiced or herbal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oak-aged or finished in used spirits barrels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72c92303 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#E6D58E;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:36px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:36px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.11em;text-transform:uppercase\">The People Behind the Mead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-family-run-arkansas-story\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:18px\">A Family-Run Arkansas Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b5260a60 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7f69cc48 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;border-top-color:#E5D6A2;border-top-width:1px;border-right-color:#E5D6A2;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:#E5D6A2;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-color:#F4C430;border-left-width:6px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h3 id=\"tony-fry-owner-and-meadmaker\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:4px\">Tony Fry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.031), 0.9rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase\">Owner &amp; Meadmaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">Tony Fry began fermenting beer, wine and mead in 2001. His interest expanded into beekeeping in 2014, followed by the purchase of a small Saline County farm in 2015. Those interests eventually developed into Arkansas Meadery and its first commercial sales in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7f69cc48 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;border-top-color:#E5D6A2;border-top-width:1px;border-right-color:#E5D6A2;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:#E5D6A2;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-color:#F4C430;border-left-width:6px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h3 id=\"justin-bond-operations-and-marketing\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:4px\">Justin Bond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.031), 0.9rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase\">Operations &amp; Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">Justin Bond began experimenting with fermentation in 2016. He now works alongside his father, supporting the meadery\u2019s operations, marketing, distribution, merchandise and public events while helping introduce new drinkers to the category.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8f69d7c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;color:#121212;background-color:#F4C430;margin-top:6px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:22px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#121212;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.156), 1rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.6\">From home fermentation and beekeeping to statewide retail distribution and an on-farm tasting room, Arkansas Meadery has grown while retaining its small-batch, family-run identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6492f91d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#16130F;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:38px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:38px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#F4C430;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.11em;text-transform:uppercase\">Current Mead Styles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-arkansas-meadery-makes\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px\">What Arkansas Meadery Makes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#F8F4E8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.194), 1.03rem);line-height:1.7\">The lineup ranges from a completely dry traditional mead to fruit, botanical, barrel-aged and lower-ABV canned expressions. Product availability may vary by retailer and season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2316826f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a3810da wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#F4C430;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 id=\"traditional-styles\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.469), 1.25rem);\">Traditional Styles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Traditional Mead \u2022 16% ABV<\/strong><br>Fermented completely dry with no residual sugar, followed by a warm honey finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Medium Sweet Mead \u2022 12% ABV<\/strong><br>A rounder version that retains more of the honey\u2019s natural sweetness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a3810da wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#F4C430;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 id=\"fruit-botanical\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.469), 1.25rem);\">Fruit &amp; Botanical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Hibiscus &amp; Apple \u2022 12%<\/strong><br>Floral hibiscus balanced by fresh apple character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Hawg\u2019s Blood \u2022 12%<\/strong><br>Muscadine grapes, tart cherries and a subtle ginger finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Ozark Elder \u2022 12%<\/strong><br>Elderberry, elderflower, raspberry and grape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a3810da wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#F4C430;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 id=\"barrel-aged\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.469), 1.25rem);\">Barrel Aged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Bourbon Barrel Aged \u2022 18%<\/strong><br>Traditional mead matured in used bourbon barrels for mellow bourbon, honey and oak notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Ouachita Oak \u2022 16%<\/strong><br>Aged in new char No. 4 oak with vanilla, caramelized oak and floral-honey notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a3810da wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#F4C430;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:24px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h3 id=\"canned-seasonal\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.469), 1.25rem);\">Canned &amp; Seasonal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Buffalo River Float \u2022 7.5%<\/strong><br>A root-beer-inspired mead with vanilla, sarsaparilla and honeyed sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Harvest Honey \u2022 7.5%<\/strong><br>A fall-inspired seasonal mead with apple and warming spices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasmeadery.com\/products\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#121212;background-color:#F4C430;padding-top:12px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:24px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the Current Product Menu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fa78f2da wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#121212;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#121212;background-color:#F4C430;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:38px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:38px;padding-left:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-515adad6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#121212;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.11em;text-transform:uppercase\">Visit the Meadery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reservation-only-tastings-and-tours\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#121212;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px\">Reservation-Only Tastings &amp; Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.219), 1.05rem);line-height:1.7\">The renovated loft above the production facility now serves as an intimate tasting room. Visits are structured private experiences rather than conventional walk-in bar service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.7\">Reservations and current pricing are handled through Tock. Available offerings may include a standard private tasting and tour, a VIP tasting with a charcuterie board, and a traditional mead-making class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a37a8da7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/arkansasmeadery\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#121212;padding-top:12px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Dates &amp; Reserve<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=2625+Avilla+Vincintage+Road+Alexander+AR+72002\" style=\"border-color:#121212;border-width:2px;border-radius:6px;color:#121212;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:10px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2281e907 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#121212;border-width:1px;border-radius:14px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#1D1A17;padding-top:26px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h3 id=\"before-you-reserve\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#F4C430;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.469), 1.25rem);\">Before You Reserve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#F8F4E8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.7\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li>Advance reservations are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guests purchasing tastings must be at least 21 with valid identification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tasting room is on the second floor and requires climbing one flight of stairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride-share availability can be limited, so transportation should be planned in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72c92303 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#E2C75B;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:36px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:36px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 id=\"location-and-retail-availability\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px\">Location &amp; Retail Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#3D372E;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:18px;line-height:1.7\">Visit the production facility through a confirmed reservation, or look for Arkansas Meadery products at participating liquor stores across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b5260a60 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2281e907 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFFFFF;min-height:100%;padding-top:26px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h3 id=\"arkansas-meadery\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px\">Arkansas Meadery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.75\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Address:<\/strong><br>2625 Avilla Vincintage Road<br>Alexander, Arkansas 72002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7265149c91c0af2ed4c50201939a0dfa wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.75\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+18886916323\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;text-decoration:underline\">1-888-691-6323<\/a><br><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@arkansasmeadery.com\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;text-decoration:underline\">info@arkansasmeadery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2281e907 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFFFFF;min-height:100%;padding-top:26px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:26px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h3 id=\"where-to-find-the-mead\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px\">Where to Find the Mead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.7\">The official retailer list covers communities throughout Arkansas, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.7\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li>Benton, Bryant, Cabot and Sherwood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little Rock, Maumelle and Hot Springs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fayetteville, Bentonville and Eureka Springs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fort Smith, Morrilton, Mountain Home, Mena and Texarkana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5A5040;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.031), 0.9rem);line-height:1.6\">Selection and inventory can change. Contact the retailer before making a special trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ec69f831 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:6px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasmeadery.com\/locations-1\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#121212;padding-top:12px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Current Retailers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasmeadery.com\/events\" style=\"border-color:#121212;border-width:2px;border-radius:6px;color:#121212;background-color:#F4C430;padding-top:10px;padding-right:22px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:22px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Upcoming Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe36bdae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#E6D58E;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:36px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:36px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h2 id=\"arkansas-meadery-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px\">Arkansas Meadery Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4B4439;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.65\">Open a question below for additional visitor and product information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;margin-bottom:4px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\"><summary>Is mead always sweet?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">No. Arkansas Meadery\u2019s Traditional Mead is fermented completely dry, while other products retain more sweetness or gain fruit, spice and barrel character.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;margin-bottom:4px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\"><summary>Can visitors walk into the tasting room without a reservation?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-655f35831870c022eee67b4b4537ef8b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">No. The tasting room operates through advance reservations. Review current dates and experiences through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/arkansasmeadery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;text-decoration:underline\">official Tock reservation page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;margin-bottom:4px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\"><summary>Which products may appeal to bourbon or whiskey drinkers?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">The Bourbon Barrel Aged Mead is the most direct crossover, combining honey fermentation with used bourbon-barrel influence. Ouachita Oak Barrel Aged Mead may also appeal to drinkers who enjoy charred-oak, vanilla and caramelized flavors.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;margin-bottom:4px;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\"><summary>Where can Arkansas Meadery products be purchased?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e312849461fc4020e4754613f78b0c3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">Products are carried by participating liquor stores across Arkansas. Because store participation and inventory can change, consult the meadery\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasmeadery.com\/locations-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#6A4A00;text-decoration:underline\">current retailer list<\/a> and contact the store before traveling.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\"><summary>Is Arkansas Meadery a distillery?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2B2823;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.7\">No. Mead is produced through fermentation rather than distillation. ArkansasLiquor.com includes Arkansas Meadery in its broader coverage of Arkansas craft-beverage producers and destinations.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6492f91d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#1D1A17;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:38px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:38px;padding-left:30px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#F4C430;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.11em;text-transform:uppercase\">From ArkansasLiquor.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"latest-arkansas-meadery-coverage\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px\">Latest Arkansas Meadery Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#F8F4E8;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:18px;line-height:1.65\">News, releases and visitor information from the ArkansasLiquor.com archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-7dfc0aa5 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-3032 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-crossroads category-news tag-breaking tag-hot\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26a99ff2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:22px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-11T00:34:21-05:00\">July 11, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"color:#1D1A17;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.531), 1.3rem);line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1e1de27304efb6ff41b337e8ee90f241 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/crossroads-wine-spirits-saline-county-readers-choice-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >CrossRoads Wine &amp; Spirits Wins Three 2026 Saline County Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"color:#3D372E;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4328837b072c2203ee6ecd49678e6f17 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">CrossRoads Wine &#038; Spirits in Bryant earned three 2026 Saline County Readers\u2019 Choice honors: Best Liquor Store, Best Beer &#038; Wine Store, and Best Gift Shop.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/crossroads-wine-spirits-saline-county-readers-choice-2026\/\">Read the story \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2119 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26a99ff2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D8AA25;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#FFF8E7;min-height:100%;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:22px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-24T16:52:00-06:00\">February 24, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"color:#1D1A17;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.531), 1.3rem);line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1e1de27304efb6ff41b337e8ee90f241 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/arkansas-meadery-opens-tasting-room-in-alexander-arkansas\/\" target=\"_self\" >Arkansas Meadery Opens Tasting Room in Alexander, Arkansas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"color:#3D372E;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.094), 0.95rem);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4328837b072c2203ee6ecd49678e6f17 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">PUBLISH DATE: February 24, 2026 Arkansas Meadery has opened its tasting room and is now accepting limited reservations for an exclusive private mead experience. Located in&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/arkansas-meadery-opens-tasting-room-in-alexander-arkansas\/\">Read the story \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-064a41dd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#121212;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;color:#121212;background-color:#F4C430;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"explore-arkansas-mead-at-the-source\" style=\"color:#121212;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px\">Explore Arkansas Mead at the Source<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1D1A17;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.194), 1.03rem);line-height:1.7\">Review the current lineup, locate a retailer or reserve a guided tasting experience at the Alexander meadery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7c6d2128 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arkansasmeadery.com\/\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#121212;padding-top:12px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:24px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arkansas Meadery Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exploretock.com\/arkansasmeadery\" style=\"border-color:#121212;border-width:2px;border-radius:6px;color:#121212;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:10px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:24px;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Mead Experience<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e4cd633 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#D7D0C2;border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;color:#1D1A17;background-color:#F3F0E8;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:18px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-564faa64b4159b7e004c3ea82cdaf420 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4B4439;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:0.85rem;line-height:1.6\"><strong style=\"color:#1D1A17\">Independent editorial notice:<\/strong> ArkansasLiquor.com is an independent publication and is not owned by or affiliated with Arkansas Meadery. 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