Award-Winning Modern Mead
At Mount Stirling Meadery, we don’t just make mead - we make award-winning mead. Our handcrafted creations have been recognised in Australian wine and beverage competitions, standing proudly alongside some of the country’s best wineries and distillers.
Each award is a testament to our commitment to quality, authenticity, and innovation. From the honey in our hives to the bottles on your table, we craft every drop with care - so it’s no surprise our meads have caught the attention of judges and mead-lovers alike.
Why Awards Matter
For us, awards aren’t just shiny certificates. They’re independent recognition that our meads deliver on flavour, balance, and originality. For you, they’re a guarantee that when you choose Mount Stirling Meadery, you’re choosing mead that meets the highest standards.
Our Award-Winning Meads
Take a closer look at the meads that have been awarded by industry experts. Each certificate below tells a story of hard work, passionate beekeeping, and the revival of modern mead in Australia.
Bloody Kate Mead
Silver Medal for the “Bloody Kate”
At the 7th Red Hill Mead Show (March 8, 2025), hosted by the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, our mead “Bloody Kate” was awarded a Silver Medal in the Other Meads class.
This national competition celebrates excellence in mead craftsmanship, and “Bloody Kate” impressed judges with its distinct flavour, balance, and originality. We’re proud that Antony Lievesley’s creation stood out amongst entries from across Australia, affirming Mount Stirling Meadery’s place at the forefront of modern Australian mead.
Garlic & Pepper Mead
Silver Medal for the infamous “Garlic & Pepper” Spiced Mead
At the 7th Red Hill Mead Show (March 2025), Antony Lievesley was also honoured with a Silver Medal in the Spice Mead & Mead with Herbs category for his bold creation, “Garlic & Pepper”.
This prestigious competition recognises innovation in mead-making, and “Garlic & Pepper” turned heads with its unique fusion of savoury garlic and spicy pepper, delivering a flavour profile unlike anything else on the judging table. Among a strong field of entries, it stood out as a daring example of modern Australian mead craftsmanship.
Chilli Spiced Mead
Bronze Medal for our “Chilli Mead”
At the 7th Red Hill Mead Show (March 8, 2025, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria), Antony Lievesley received a Bronze Medal in the Spice Mead & Mead with Herbs class for his handcrafted Chilli Mead.
Presented by the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society, this award celebrates meads that push flavour boundaries. Antony’s Chilli Mead impressed the judges with its vibrant heat, balance, and creative use of spice—a bold example of how Mount Stirling Meadery is reimagining modern Australian mead with flair and originality.