2023
Our 2023 shortlist
Tasted Categories
Artisan Product of the Year (sponsored by CalMac)
OR-ganic
Premium cold pressed organic rapeseed oil
Belhaven Smokehouse
Charcoal smoked salmon
Brose Oats
Brose Original Style
Angels Dare Cocktails
Secret Orchard
Salar Smokehouse Ltd.
Flaky Smoked Salmon
Bakery Product of the Year (sponsored by Scottish Bakers)
Clootie McToot Ltd
Apple pear and cinnamon clootie dumpling
Stockan's Oatcakes Ltd
Orkney Heritage Bere Barley chilli and cheese oatcakes
Lazy Day Foods
Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cake
Beer & Cider Product of the Year (sponsored by The Union)
The Wee Scottish Cider Company
Seidear, Champagne Method cider from Scottish castle gardens
Heather Ale Ltd/ Williams Brothers
Orange Ginger Beer
Six°North
Framboise
Confectionery Product of the Year
Fetcha Chocolates
Campbeltown Distilleries Collection
Ross's of Edinburgh Ltd
Ross's Butter Tablet Highland Cow Gift Box
Chocolatia
Chloe’s Signature Collection
Braemar Chocolate Shop
Spirit of Scotland selection
Mademoiselle Macaron
French Macarons
Dairy Product of the Year (sponsored by Levercliff)
Mackie's of Scotland
Strawberry Swirl
Mossgiel Organic Farm
Mossgiel Organic Milk
Graham's The Family Dairy
Skyr Pouches
Graham's The Family Dairy
Kefir Yogurts
Distilling Product of the Year - White Spirits (sponsored by NSD Labels)
North Uist Distillery Co.
Downpour Scottish Dry Gin
Muckle Brig
Lind & Lime Gin
Isle of Barra Distillers Co.
Barra Atlantic Gin
Distilling Product of the Year - Dark Spirits (sponsored by New Town Partnership)
Stravaig Spirits
Tri Carragh
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky
Black Bull 12 Year Old blended Scotch whisky
Cabezon Beverage
Ron Cabezon
Fish & Seafood Product of the Year (sponsored by Seafood Scotland)
St. James Smokehouse (Scotland) Ltd.
Smoked Salmon Pure Royal Filet
Belhaven Smokehouse
Belhaven Cured Cold Smoked Salmon
Bakkafrost Scotland
Native Hebridean Scottish Salmon
Campbells Prime Meat (Meat, Fish & Deli)
Orkney Hand Dived Scallops
WeeCOOK
WeeCOOK Fishwife Pie
Free From Award (sponsored by Studio LR)
Beastly Brews
Panther M*lk
Nudie Snacks
Cauliflower Crisps
Tilly Confectionery Ltd
Mrs Tilly's Vegan Original Fudge 150g
Angelic Free From Ltd
Safetylicious Oat Squares
Healthier Choice Product of the Year (sponsored by The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen)
Genius Brewing
Gen!us India Pale Ale
Graham's The Family Dairy
Kefir Yogurts
The Prebiotic Company Ltd.
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Scottish Honeyberry Growers
Freeze Dried Honeyberries
Aye Pickled
Kimchi
Meat Product of the Year
Great Glen Charcuterie
Green Pepper Venison Salami
Simon Howie Foods
Black Label Gastro Burger
Highland Meats a division of Dunbia (UK)
Angus 1808 Dry Aged Cote de Boeuf
East Coast Cured
Black Garlic & Oloroso Sherry Salami
Hugh Black & Sons Ltd
Traditional Haggis
Scotch Brand Product of the Year (sponsored by QMS)
Hugh Black & Sons Ltd
Ribeye Fillet Steak
Hugh Black & Sons Ltd
Scotch Lamb Valentine Steak
John Gilmour Butchers
Tweed Valley 35 day dry aged Cote de boeuf
Campbells Prime Meat Ltd
Scotch lamb Valentine Steaks
Soft Drinks Product of the Year
Shibui Tea
Tropical Green
The Prebiotic Company Ltd.
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Kilduff Farm
Kilduff Farm Sweet Apple juice
Cruice
Original Lemonaidan
Snacks & Accompaniments Product of the Year
Aye Pickled
Kimchi Hot Sauce
Findlaters Fine Foods
Wilted Spinach and Ricotta Dip with Roasted Cashew nuts
Schoolyard Chillies
Chocolate Chilli Pretzels
The Drinks Bakery
Drinks Biscuits - Mature Cheddar, Smoked Chilli & Almond
Galloway Lodge Ltd
Spicy Pear Chutney
Business Categories
Best for Scottish - Independent (sponsored by NFU Mutual)
Cafe St Honore
John Gilmour Butchers
Mharsanta Restaurant & Bar
Hickory
Best for Scottish - Multiple (sponsored by Palletforce)
Scotmid Co-Operative
Asda Stores Ltd
Hugh Black & Sons
Aldi
Employer of the Year (sponsored by The Grocer)
Hickory
Aldi
Lazy Day Foods
Clootie McToot Ltd
Primary Producer of the Year (sponsored by SRUC)
Deer Manor Gourmet Mushrooms
Angus Soft Fruits
Regional Food and Drink Award (sponsored by Drac Logistics)
Bowhouse
Outer Hebrides Tourism
Eat SW Scotland
Salar Smokehouse Ltd
Highland Food and Drink Trail Ltd
Sustainability Award (sponsored by Dentons)
Highland Spring Group
Mackie's of Scotland
Albert Bartlett & Sons (Airdrie) Ltd
Angus Soft Fruits
Young Talent (sponsored by FDFS & SDS)
Albert Bartlett - Rebecca Letham
A&D Hunter - Nia Hunter
Quaker - Aimee Scott
Tabrifics Ltd - Johnathan Livingstone Laing