This Scottish honey is gathered on the moors in late summer, as the bees collect nectar and pollen from Clover, Bell, and Ling Heather. The resulting honey is a beautiful shade of gold, like soft brass. The pronounced aroma carries notes of flowers and a slightly spicy, herbal edge. With a soft, slightly crystalline texture, this honey slowly dissolves on the palate. Smooth, with notes of brown sugar and sorghum, this Scottish honey finishes without a trace of bitterness. Although lovely in tea, we enjoy savoring this honey spread generously on a scone with clotted cream.
John Mellis looks after 400 colonies of bees and produces a range of top quality honeys from the diverse wild forage to be found in Dumfries and Galloway. These honeys are popular not just locally but have a loyal fan base throughout the U.K. and Continental Europe. In December John won the Dumfries & Galloway Life award as Food/Drink Producer for 2011. Since this is a natural, raw honey, it will crystallize over time or at cooler temperatures. To return this honey to a liquid state, simply heat the jar in warm water, stirring to smooth the texture.
- No honey should be fed to infants 12 months or younger.
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