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Two Souls Spirits
AUSTIN, Texas — On Friday, February 13, 2026 — historically Freyja’s Day in Norse tradition — Two Souls Spirits launches Freyja’s Gift, a 123-proof, six-year honey spirit in a limited release of 150 bottles. The date is no accident.
“Friday derives from the Old Norse Frjádagr — Freyja’s Day,” said Karen Gentry, Co-Owner of Two Souls Spirits. “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.
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,” said James Estrada, Co-Founder. “The 123 also honors my wife, Manda, born on January 23rd — the day we announced this release.”
Nose: Raw honey, orange blossom, confectioners sugar, stone fruit, light vanilla.
Palate: Rich caramel entry with good weight and depth. Butterscotch, dried fruit, and classic bourbon character develop mid-palate.
Finish: Warm and satisfying — dry oak, light char, with lingering sweetness.
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,” said Estrada. “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.”
Name: Freyja’s Gift
Type: Honey Spirit (100% Clover Honey Mead)
Proof: 123 (61.5% ABV)
Age: 6 Years
Barrel: Used Oak
Bottle Size: 750ml
Production: Distilled and Bottled by Yahara Bay Distillers, Fitchburg, WI
Price: $98.99
Availability: 150 bottles — February 13, 2026 (Inner Circle access begins February 10)
Two Souls Spirits is an independent craft spirits bottling company based in Texas. The company partners with craft distilleries nationwide to source, select, and bottle limited-edition single-barrel and small-batch spirits, curating experiences rather than simply bottling whiskey. Co-founder James Estrada has written about American craft spirits for over a decade and co-hosts the Whiskey Uncut podcast. Co-owner Karen Gentry handles operations and marketing. Two Souls releases spirits only when they’ve reached their peak — many bottled uncut and unfiltered to preserve their full character.
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.
