As the old saying goes, you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

And while few of us would want to actively catch flies, the idea that sweetness can be more productive than sourness is valid.

But don’t tell that to our friends at American Vinegar Works! 

In their eagerness to support other local makers and produce the most amazing flavors of vinegar that have ever been found in America (which may explain their name), AVW has partnered with Maine Mead Works and The Best Bees Company to produce a limited edition unfiltered honey vinegar that combines the best of sweet and tangy together in a taste sensation that goes great on everything from fires to salads and is worth the occasional finger dip and lick as well!

As both AVW and Best Bees (who help build and sustain hives for other honey lovers) are both Sustainable Business Network award winners, their pairing is as natural as the honey. And as Maine Mead inspired the flavor, they can buzz in at any time!

With its woodsy nose (yes, you can describe such fine vinegars like the wines from which many of them come!) and warm, honey-tinged glow that shines as brightly as its flavor, the new honey vinegar enhances AVW’s already impressive menu that includes an IPA vinegar that was honed with help from Harpoon, a Porter vinegar produced in partnership with Mayflower Brewing, a cider-based set that was corralled by Pony Shack Cider, and an expansive vineyard of wine-based vinegars that were pressed from as far afield as CA.

If you are new to the virtues of vinegar, the AVW website (www.americanvinegarworks.com) has tons of recipes and tips, as well as gift packs and other piquant presents. It is also a great way to see what else is new (which there apparently is always, with at least two more varieties coming this year alone!). No matter which flavor (or flavorS) you choose, you are sure to attract other fans and be the queen (or king) of your next hive-hosted hang.