The beloved anime and light novel series Spice and Wolf has teamed up with renowned sake brewer Tentaka Shuzo to release a special winter beverage, Holo’s Apple Mead. This limited-edition mead, inspired by the series’ iconic character, Holo the Wise Wolf, offers fans a chance to enjoy a drink that captures the spirit of the anime’s heroine and her love for apples.
The collaboration was unveiled on Tentaka Shuzo’s official website, which describes the mead as an elegant beverage that blends the rich aroma of honey with the crisp, refreshing taste of apples. The website notes that honey wine, often referred to as the “oldest sake” known to humanity, has a rich history that spans over 14,000 years, much like the ageless character of Holo herself. The description invites fans to reminisce about Holo’s journey alongside Kraft Lawrence while enjoying the smooth, apple-honey concoction.
A Limited-Edition Release
Holo’s Apple Mead is priced at 5,500 yen (approximately $35 USD) for a 720ml bottle. Sales began on December 18, 2024, and will continue through January 21, 2025. However, this is a limited-run release, with each order capped at three bottles. Fans eager to secure a bottle will need to act quickly, as the mead is available while supplies last. The bottles come packaged in a special Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf-themed case, adding an extra layer of exclusivity to the release.
The mead will be shipped by March 31, 2025, and can only be purchased through Tentaka Shuzo’s official website. This marks the first time fans can directly experience a Spice and Wolf-themed beverage, perfect for warming up during the colder months.
A New Chapter for Spice and Wolf
The announcement of Holo’s Apple Mead comes as the Spice and Wolf franchise continues to captivate audiences with its latest anime adaptation. The 2024 anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is a remake of the original 2008 series, produced by animation studio Passione. Based on the light novel series by Isuna Hasekura, Spice and Wolf follows Kraft Lawrence, a traveling merchant, and Holo, a wolf goddess in human form, as they navigate trade, mystery, and growing affection in a medieval-inspired world.
The series initially premiered in 2006 as a light novel, followed by a manga adaptation and the highly praised 2008 anime. Fans of the original anime were thrilled to see the series return in 2024 with a new production, which covers the same story as the 2008 anime. A second season of the remake has already been confirmed, though an official release date is yet to be announced.
Celebrating 15 Years of Spice and Wolf
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Spice and Wolf light novel series, the remake’s production was announced in 2022, bringing renewed attention to the franchise. As the series continues to garner a loyal fanbase, the new Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf series has introduced a new generation of viewers to the beloved characters and their adventures.
As of now, fans can catch up with both Spice and Wolf and Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf on Crunchyroll, with new episodes of the 2024 anime remake available for streaming. For those looking for a more immersive experience, Holo’s Apple Mead offers the perfect way to celebrate the season with a drink that brings a taste of the anime to life.
For those over the legal drinking age (20 in Japan, 21 internationally), Holo’s Apple Mead is an ideal way to enjoy a taste of the Spice and Wolf universe while staying cozy during the winter months.
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