Sourwood-Tupelo Blend Honey

Spicy, caramel, buttery

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Light amber
Rare
Sourwood-Tupelo Blend Honey

About this Honey

The "Southern Aristocrat" blend. By combining the two most expensive honeys in the South, this blend offers the best of both worlds: the buttery mouthfeel of Tupelo and the anise-caramel spice of Sourwood. It is a luxurious, slow-crystallizing honey meant for spoon-eating.

Honey Characteristics

Botanical Name

Oxydendrum arboreum / Nyssa ogeche

Harvest Season

Summer

Rarity Level

Rare

Primary Regions

Southern Blue Ridge Mountains

Aroma

Rich buttery caramel, sweet anise spice, warm forest timber

Texture

Luxurious, velvety, thick mouthfeel

Honey Profile Chart

Scale: 1 (Low) β†’ 5 (High)

The Story

Universally heralded across the American South as the magnificent "Southern Aristocrat," the Sourwood-Tupelo Blend represents the absolute pinnacle of artisanal dual-monofloral crafting. By seamlessly marrying the two most expensive and deeply coveted varietals in the Appalachian and Southeastern river systems, this luxury bottle achieves a flawless physical synergy based on precise hive extractions.\n\nIt showcases a stunning light amber body driven by an elevated fructose foundation, providing phenomenal liquid stability that completely resists crystallization on the shelf for extended periods. The tasting experience treats the palate to a spectacular performance: the dense, legendary buttery mouthfeel of pure White Tupelo perfectly anchors a sweeping, sophisticated high-note of anise-caramel spice derived from Sourwood blossoms, built strictly for raw spoon consumption.

Sensory Profile

Tap a note to highlight it. These are the defining sensory characteristics of Sourwood-Tupelo Blend Honey.

Buttery mouthfeelAnise-caramel spiceLuxuriousComplex

Where Sourwood-Tupelo Blend Honey is Produced

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Culinary Applications

Best consumed raw by the spoon as an elite tasting experience
Drizzled over warm artisanal pastries or high-end crepes
An incredible companion for gourmet charcuterie boards

Best Pairings

Foods and drinks that bring out the best in Sourwood-Tupelo Blend Honey.

🍯Spoon Consumption
πŸ§€Triple Cream Brie Cheese
🍯Warm Gourmet Crepes
🍯Artisanal Charcuterie Boards

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At a Glance

A Rare variety, harvested in Summer, from Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, derived from Oxydendrum arboreum / Nyssa ogeche blossoms.

Moisture
16.5% - 17.8%
Sweetness
Crystallization