Chouchen

Chouchen is a variety of mead that hails from Brittany. It is usually made from fermented honey that is mixed with apple juice. The drink is matured for at least a year, and its alcohol content typically varies from 12 to 15% ABV. Chouchen is rich and dense with typical notes of honey, vanilla, and apples.

The drink presumably has Celtic origin, and in the past it was usually made with buckwheat honey, which was commonly used in Brittany. Chouchen is traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif or a digestif, preferably served well-chilled, but it also works as a warm winter drink or a cooking ingredient.