About this Honey
A premier honey from the Appalachian Mountains (Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina). Harvested in mid-summer from the lily-of-the-valley-like flowers of the Sourwood tree. It is prized for its complex flavor profile of caramel, anise, and buttery spice. It has a cult following in the South and typically commands a higher price point than other regional varietals.
Honey Characteristics
Oxydendrum arboreum
Summer
Rare
Southern Blue Ridge Mountains
Buttery, caramel, anise
Spicy
Slow crystallization
Biscuits, gourmet use
Honey Profile Chart
Scale: 1 (Low) → 5 (High)
Where Sourwood Honey is Produced
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Honey Facts
Did you know that Sourwood honey gets its unique flavor profile solely from the nectar of the flowers the bees visit?
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