I'd go with at least 6 gallons of medium show mead, that should showcase that orange blossom varietal very nicely. For extreme long term aging, you might want to go high ABV, like 18%. I'd go with 3 to 3.5, or maybe even 4 to 4.5 lbs/gallon for a high ABV. I might even add some orange zest or even orange blossoms during secondary on som of it. Maybe do two 6 gallon batches.
50 yrs is a very long time, not sure which way I'd go on corks, maybe half high grade natural & half synthetic. I'd feel the need to wax the naturals at some point, allowing varying times for the "angel's share" to work it's magic more on some, less on others & yet attempting to protect/preserve it all. I might be tempted to add a little ascorbic acid when fermentation is complete, not enough to alter the taste so much as enough to protect it from oxidation; it does age out over time. You could also use sulfites do do the same thing. I'd be sure to bottle some samplers too, either 12oz bottles or 350ml bottles.
Regards, GF.
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