Great Taste Awards 2025

Oak-smoked chorizo, typical of the Asturias region and made following a traditional recipe. Try poaching in cider. The natural smoking process is done by hand using oak wood, which gives the sausages their distinctive flavour. Produced by Embutidos Naveda, a family-run business steeped in the traditions of Asturias. Their time-honoured recipes, passed down through generations, reflect a commitment to artisanal craftsmanship and the finest raw ingredients. A 2-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "This is a meaty chorizo with a well-judged spice and happy, natural smokiness. The judges appreciated the lean texture and really loved the delicate balance of all the flavour notes."

This blood pudding combines the rich flavours of onion, bacon, and paprika, making it an excellent addition to hearty stews. The natural smoking process is done by hand using oak wood, which gives the sausages their distinctive flavour. Produced by Embutidos Naveda, a family-run business steeped in the traditions of Asturias. Their time-honoured recipes, passed down through generations, reflect a commitment to artisanal craftsmanship and the finest raw ingredients. A 2-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "The judges commented on the lovely flavours of caramelisation and spicing with a meaty texture and salty tang. There's a gentle, natural smokiness that is in good balance with the paprika element, bringing a real sense of umami."

Dried fig, raisin and plum flavours from sweet Pedro Ximénez grapes. Aged for 12 years in oak barrels. Pedro Ximénez vinegar is one of the most distinctive tastes in Spanish cooking. This example is made with sweet PX grapes exclusive to the area where the winery is located, in the heart of the Montilla-Moriles Protected Denomination of Origin, in the province of Córdoba. Made in the balsamic style, with grape must (boiled, reduced grape juice) added to the vinegar, and aged in American oak barrels for 12 years, resulting in a delicious vinegar with a wonderful acidic balance. Available in 25cl and 75cl. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "...The flavour is bright and fruity, with caramel notes, and would be wonderful soaked into raisins to add to salads."

Smooth, balanced, fruity. Cultivation at high-altitude, circular farming. Arbequina & Cornicabra. This wonderful olive oil is made using a combination of Arbequina and Cornicabra olive varieties. The blend provides a smooth, well-balanced flavour that sets it apart from other olive oils. It is produced in small batches with organic olives grown at high altitudes (800m) in the Cuenca province, and harvested early in the season to capture peak flavour.  The oil presents vibrant notes of green apple, green tomato, endive, rocket, almond, and green fig. It has a delicate bitterness, noticeable spiciness, and intense fruity character.  It is ideal for salads, rice dishes, and sweet and savoury combinations.  A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "A bright looking olive oil with a lovely golden colour. It is fresh in aroma with hints of greenery leading to a pleasant bitterness and pepperiness. A mild oil with a lovely mouthfeel."

Alemany orange blossom honey has an intense floral aroma with a mild, sweet flavour balanced by sharp, citric notes. It's an excellent honey to use in the kitchen, equally good in sweet or savoury dishes. Used in the deep fried Monte Enebro dish in our restaurants.  A 2-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025

Sweet with a bitter edge and a burst of citrus. Great after dinner sweet. Made with locally grown Valencian Salustiana oranges, these candied orange segments are gently cooked in a sweet syrup to allow them to soften and create a sweet skin. Once softened they are dipped in delicious dark chocolate.   These chocolate coated segments provide the best taste combination of sweet and bitter and are the ultimate addition to any dinner table or as an appetising gift. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "Diverse sizes of slice create an artisan aspect. The chocolate has coated the citrus well and has a gentle shine. We loved how they capture the Valencian orange zestiness, sweetness and juiciness."

Hand-shaped and cut olive oil bakes with mild smoked paprika. Great on a sharing platter. Regañás are a traditional cracker from Andalucía. Ubiquitous in southern Spanish culture, they often grace tables instead of fresh bread. They are made with extra virgin olive oil and sesame and are shaped and cut by hand. Originally, these crackers were distributed among ship crews, who were often confined for long periods of time, and this was a long shelf life product to carry with them. Ideal with a sour cream dip or sardine pate. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "Visually, these are stunning and appetising. Super crunchy on the palate with a hint of charring and delicate notes of smoked paprika wafting through. Well seasoned and portioned, we enjoyed these."

Potent sweetness. Crimson red. Flamed then hand peeled & packed. Super versatile.  Brought back to Spain from the Americas by returning conquistadores, these small red peppers are a very mild variety of chili. Grown in the Lodosa DOP area in Navarra these piquillo peppers are roasted whole and then peeled by hand. The peppers are a deep scarlet and their flavour is intense, sweet and mildly piquant. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "These are attractive piquillo peppers and taste natural. The peppers are meaty and firm. They are sweet and the judges like the large pieces. They would be a great store cupboard ingredient."  

As with the majority of Christmas specialities, this soft turrón is predominantly made of almonds and honey combined to give a rich, melting sweet. Made from 70% indigenous Marcona almonds, toasted and ground finely, then combined with rosemary honey, the turron is sweet, rich and nutty. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025

Pack of 4 units. Estrella Galicia is made from a specific wort in the only production facility of Hijos de Rivera, in A Coruña. It is a bright golden beer made from a selection of malts and especially bitter hops. This beer displays a neutral and light taste on the palate, with a very strong hoppy tone. It reminds to the taste of the barley and malt used in its production, with crispy roast notes and remembrances of dried fruits and nuts. Alcohol by volume: 4.7% A 2-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025

Multi-award-winning Spanish cheese crafted from high-quality Manchega sheep's milk. Springy texture and rich, earthy flavours with hints of mushroom and a balsamic finish. Awards: Winner of Mould-Ripened Cheese in the Gourmet Quesos 2024 Featured in ICEX's Ten Best Cheeses from Spain for Export Awards 2024 Bronze Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2023 Gold Medal at the Mondial Fromage Tours 2023 A 3 - star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 The name Pi comes from the Greek letter P, which refers to the Penicillium roquefortii on the rind, responsible for the cheese's distinctive appearance. The soft, springy texture is a result of leaving more moisture in the curd grain during production, allowing the cheese to ripen rapidly and develop its full flavour profile. At 45 days old, Pi reaches its peak, offering intense, mushroomy notes and earthy undertones. Pi pairs beautifully with pistachios, red pepper jam, or fresh tomato on toast, making it a perfect addition to any cheese board or tapas spread.