TakenHeather ridge. Late heather. Thick, dark, a little bitter.
Honey
Dark autumn honey
The bees move to the heather ridge in August and we take what they leave in September. Thick enough to hold a spoon upright.
- Taken
- 2026, Heather ridge
- Ships
- Within 2 working days
- Delivery
- Free over €45
The details
What is in the jar
Dark heather honey from the ridge, thick and a little bitter.
How it tastes
Molasses and toffee, a bitter edge like dark chocolate, a smoky finish.
How to use it
With blue cheese, in a marinade for pork, or straight from the spoon on a cold morning.
What is in it
Honey. That is all of it.
The record, 2026
Up to the heather and back
Hives moved
Loaded at dusk and driven up to the heather ridge.
Heather open
The ridge turns purple. The bees work it for three weeks.
Taken
Late heather. Thick enough that it has to be pressed from the comb.
Jarred
It takes two days to run into the jars.
Pairs well with
Three to put on the table
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