INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Over the years, Meadery Jere has received recognition at national and international competitions dedicated to mead and wine.
From Slovenian champion titles to awards at international competitions in Europe and the United States, these results reflect years of experimentation, learning and dedication to the craft of meadmaking.
Below is an overview of our awards, with links to official competition results.
MEAD MADNESS CUP
THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEAD COMPETITION
Mead Madness Cup is the world’s largest international mead competition, held in Kraków, Poland. It brings together mead producers from around the globe, with entries evaluated through blind tastings by an international panel of judges.
Meadery Jere – Competition Results
2026 – 3rd Place
Sparkling Mead Brut – PRO Sparkling Mead
View Official Results 2026
2025 – 2nd Place
Sweet Mead – PRO Traditional Sweet Mead
View Official Results 2025
2020 – 1st Place
Jere Pure Forest Dry Mead – PRO Traditional Dry Mead
View Official Results 2020
GREAT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – USA
The Great American International Wine Competition is held in Rochester, New York, USA. The competition brings together wines and meads from different countries, evaluated by a panel of wine professionals, including winemakers, oenologists and sommeliers.
The competition is organised by the Raise a Glass Foundation and also supports charitable causes.
Meadery Jere – Competition Results
2024 – Silver Medal
Sweet Chestnut Mead
View Official Results 2024
2024 – Bronze Medal
Sparkling Mead Brut – Traditional Method
View Official Results 2024
2019 – Gold Medal
Chestnut Mead
FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – USA
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is an international wine competition held in Rochester, New York, USA. Wines and meads from around the world are evaluated through blind tastings by professional judges. The competition also supports Camp Good Days and Special Times, a charity helping families affected by cancer and other serious illnesses.
Meadery Jere – Competition Results
2018 – Gold Medal
Sparkling Mead – Traditional Method
2018 – Silver Medal
Chestnut Mead
View 2018 Award Reference
2016 – Three Silver Medals
Dry Mead
Chestnut Mead
Sparkling Mead
View Official Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association Report – 2016
SLOVENIAN NATIONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Slovenia has a long tradition of beekeeping and meadmaking. The Slovenian National Honey Beverage Competition recognises the achievements of mead producers through professional evaluation.
Meadery Jere – National Awards
2020 – Presidential Recognition
Award of the President of the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association, presented to Gregor for his achievements in meadmaking and awards received in the United States.
2015 – Gold Award
Sparkling Mead
15th Slovenian National Honey Beverage Competition.
2014 – Slovenian Champion
Champion – Mead
14th Slovenian National Honey Beverage Competition.
2013 – Slovenian Champion
Champion – Mead
13th Slovenian National Honey Beverage Competition.
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