Mel de Barroso

Harvested from apiaries in the northwestern Portuguese district of Vila Real, Barroso heather honey is produced by the Spanish bee, a Western honey bee subspecies native to the Iberian Peninsula that forages for nectar in the extraordinarily abundant Barroso highlands. Mel de Barroso is thick and dark amber in color, and it has a pronounced floral aroma and a rich, toffee flavor.

The sharp aftertaste of this honey gets stronger the longer it is stored. Prized since ancient times for its medicinal properties, Barroso honey is also an essential ingredient in regional cuisine.