Antonio’s Raw Organic Oak Honey 🏆 Platinum Winner (2022 London) & Great Taste Gold (2022)
A deep, richly flavoured tree honey—dark, complex, and slightly savoury. With malty, woody notes and a hint of smokiness, this powerful oak honey offers profound taste and tradition, with the bonus of throat-soothing properties.
Summary
Antonio’s Raw Organic Oak Honey is a 100% raw, certified organic tree honey sourced from oak sap in the pristine Sierra del Rincón UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Nearly black in appearance, it delivers an earthy, malty complexity with balsamic depth and subtle smoke—ideal for adventurous palates seeking a less-sweet, more intense honey.
Product Highlights
- Coarse-filtered
- 100% Raw
- Certified organic & unpasteurised
- Platinum – 2022 London Honey Awards
- Great Taste – 2022
- Almost black (liquid); dense and glossy texture
- Deep woody, malty, with a touch of smokiness
- Harvested from oak sap in Sierra del Rincón Biosphere, Spain
Aroma
Deep, woody aroma with notes of oak and earth—reminiscent of forest undergrowth, malted grain, and warming balsam.
Flavour
Profound and savoury, this oak honey balances malt, balsamic richness, and a discreet smokiness. Less sweet than blossom honey, it's nearly mead-like in strength and character.
Colour
Nearly black in its liquid state—highly valued in many cultures. Retains intense hue and glossy depth when jarred.
Origin
Sourced from oak sap (acorn exudate) in the high-altitude woodlands of Sierra del Rincón UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (~1,100 m), northern Madrid—an untouched, chemical-free environment.
Producer Story
Antonio, a fourth-generation beekeeper, adheres to traditional, additive-free methods. His hives in northern Madrid’s wild landscapes are certified organic by the Committee of Organic Agriculture. His oak honey honours the rare, potent character of oak-sourced tree honey.
Common Uses
- Culinary: Enhances cakes, cookies, and dessert toppings.
- Beverages: Adds depth to warm teas or mead recipes.
- Glazes: Complements meats with its rich balsamic flavour.
- Wellness: Beloved for throat-soothing qualities (“very effective in healing my almost permanent sore throat” – Angela, UK).
🧊 How to store your honey
Store in a cool, dark place to maintain enzyme potency and texture. Avoid light and heat to preserve its rich character.
🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey
Raw honey is untouched from hive to jar—no heating, no blending, no heavy filtering. It retains pollen, enzymes, antioxidants, and colour; every jar reflects its unique ecosystem and season.
🌀 Crystallisation
Crystallisation is natural—not a flaw, thus not eligible for return. Jars are labelled “runny” or “crystallised,” but conditions may change. See our Runny Honey Guide or FAQs for decrystallisation tips.
🏪 About Us
At The Raw Honey Shop, we’re dedicated to RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural honey. Since 2008, we’ve shared a collection of over 30 raw and organic varieties—thank you for joining us on this journey back to pure, authentic honey.
📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer
Product photo is representative. Colour and texture vary by season and crystallisation. Please check title and description. Labels may differ; batch and best-before dates are printed on each jar.
🌟 What Our Customers Say
“Very good. I found the oak honey very effective in healing my almost permanent sore throat.” – Angela, UK