Blackthorn Salt

Blackthorn Salt

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Blackthorn Salt's skilful salters, based in Ayrshire, produce the most amazing salt in the most traditional way, using a method that traces its roots all the way back to the 6th century. Every crystal comes from pure Scottish West Coast seawater, gathered locally and evaporated on the only working thorn tower in the world. The result is an organically approved, sustainable and natural salt which tastes of the sea, but also has a deeper mellow sweetness that elevates flavours on the plate.
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    Blackthorn Salt

    Blackthorn Salt, located on Scotland's West Coast, uses an innovative and eco-friendly method to produce sea salt. Their process begins with seawater being trickled through the UK's only graduation thorn tower, inspired by historical European practices. This tower maximises evaporation by utilising natural coastal winds and sunlight, concentrating the seawater into brine. The brine is then gently heated by skilled salters to create pure sea salt.

    The method, perfected over years, marries natural elements with precise craftsmanship. Master Salter Gregorie, whose family has a five-generation history in salt, founded Blackthorn Salt in 2019. His discovery of graduation towers in Poland and Germany in 2007 inspired this venture. Twelve years of research and numerous trials led to the construction of the Blackthorn Tower, which became operational in June 2019.

    Gregorie works alongside Malky, another dedicated salter from Ayrshire. Malky, who apprenticed with Gregorie, oversees the thorn tower, understanding the nuances of every tap and twig. His deep connection to the sea and local heritage enhances his role in the salt-making process.

    Together, Gregorie and Malky ensure each batch of Blackthorn Salt maintains the highest quality, characterised by its distinct 'crystal crunch factor'. Their sustainable practices and innovative approach have revived traditional salt-making on the Ayrshire coast, producing exceptional sea salt.