Two Souls Spirits announced the launch of Freyja’s Gift, a 123-proof, six-year honey spirit in a limited release of 150 bottles. 

The release was to commemorate Friday, Feb. 13, historically known as Freyja’s Day in Norse tradition.

“Friday derives from the Old Norse Frjádagr — Freyja’s Day,” Karen Gentry, Co-Owner of Two Souls Spirits, said in a news release. “The number 13 was sacred in Norse culture, representing lunar cycles and divine feminine power. Launching on February 13, 2026 — a Friday the 13th — reclaims this day’s original meaning as the Day of the Goddess.”

Freyja’s Gift is distilled entirely from 100% clover honey mead — not a bourbon finished with honey, but a spirit whose character comes entirely from the honey itself. After six years aging in used oak barrels at Yahara Bay Distillers in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, the honey base has developed complex bourbon-like characteristics while maintaining its distinctive floral and honeyed profile.

To Two Souls’ knowledge, it is the oldest honey spirit currently available on the market.

FINDING THE RIGHT PROOF

The 123-proof bottling was the result of deliberate, methodical tasting across four proof points. At 110 proof, the spirit was approachable but light and one-dimensional. At 130, alcohol dominated, masking the delicate honey characteristics entirely. At 123 — just above the sweet spot found at 120 — the spirit found its balance.

“At 123 proof, we found the ideal balance: more weight on the nose and entry than 120, with perfect harmony between the honey’s natural sweetness and the oak’s backbone,” James Estrada, Co-Founder of Lost Souls, said. “The 123 also honors my wife, Manda, born on January 23rd — the day we announced this release.”

THE MYTHOLOGY

Freyja commanded equal power with Odin, choosing half of all warriors who fell in battle for her hall, Fólkvöngr. Vikings drank mead in the hall after battle — a ritual marking survival, belonging, and earned reward. The spirit’s honey base is a direct nod to that tradition.

Freyja’s Gift is the inaugural release in what Two Souls Spirits intends as an annual Valentine’s tradition. Each February, the company will release a different limited-edition spirit — a different base, a different story, the same intention.

“This isn’t a Valentine’s Day product. It’s our Valentine’s gift to our community,” Estrada said. “Every year will feature a different spirit, different story, but the same intention: celebrating the people who’ve supported Two Souls and understand what we’re building.”

Freyja’s Gift is a limited release of 150 bottles with an SRP of $98.99.

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ABOUT TWO SOULS SPIRITS

Two Souls Spirits is an independent bottler. Their single-barrel products are all hand-selected from the very best craft distilleries in the United States and made available exclusively through Two Souls. These spirits are big, bold, 100% uncut and unfiltered, and curated with the modern craft spirit enthusiast in mind. And best of all, they ship them directly to you. For more information, visit https://twosoulsspirits.com/.

ABOUT YAHARA BAY DISTILLERS

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Yahara Bay Distillers has grown from 3 products at its 2007 founding to over 40, including whiskeys, rums, brandies, and gins. Crafted one batch at a time from locally sourced grains, fruits, and herbs, Yahara Bay embodies the spirit of Madison.