Best Highland Scottish Preserved Fish Producers
The Argyll Smokery is a smoked fish producer known for its handcrafted, small-batch smoked salmon and trout. They source their fish from local, sustainable aquaculture farms in Scotland. The smokery utilizes traditional smoking techniques, including dry-curing with sea salt and smoking over oak chippings.
The company emphasizes quality, freshness, and artisan methods in its production process.
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2024, 2022, 2021
BEST The Argyll Smokery Seafoods
Best Highland Scottish Preserved Fishes
Argyll Smoked Trout is a premium product crafted by The Argyll Smokery, a company known for its artisanal smoking techniques. The trout is typically sourced from quality local fisheries, ensuring fresh and sustainable supplies. The fish are then traditionally dry-cured and smoked over a mix of hardwoods, which imparts a rich, smoky flavor while maintaining the delicate texture of the trout.
The product is often praised for its balance of smokiness and the natural sweetness of the trout, making it a sought-after delicacy for gourmet dishes and special occasions.
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2022
Argyll Smoked Salmon, produced by The Argyll Smokery, is a Scottish delicacy recognized for its quality and flavor, crafted in the picturesque region of Argyll. The product is made from salmon carefully selected for its freshness and quality, which is then smoked using traditional methods that have been refined and perfected over the years.
The salmon is typically cold-smoked, a process that imparts a delicate, smoky flavor while preserving the fish's tender, moist texture. This premium product is often noted for its subtle smokiness and silky texture, making it a favorite among connoisseurs of smoked fish.
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2021
Argyll Smokey Smoked Trout is a smoked fish product produced by The Argyll Smokery. The trout is carefully selected and sustainably sourced. It is then traditionally smoked to create a rich and balanced flavor, characterized by its smokey undertones.
The Argyll Smokery uses a blend of oak and beechwood during the smoking process to enhance the natural flavors of the trout. The product is intended for gourmet chefs and food enthusiasts seeking high-quality, artisanal smoked fish.
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2021
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