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Little Doone

Little Doone

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Meet The Makers:

Little Doone

Situated just outside the historic, highly atmospheric town of Stirling in central Scotland, Little Doone is a remarkably grounded independent enterprise. Founded by husband and wife team Colin and Tanya, this family-run business was born from a single disappointing lunch. After taking home a standard bottle of supermarket balsamic vinegar and finding it unpleasantly sharp, Colin began rigorously investigating the art of balsamic reduction. Following immense trial, error, and quiet determination, he crafted a sweet balsamic dressing that completely transformed their dining table.

Today, Little Doone operates from a small production unit nestled right at the bottom of the Stirling hills, supplying exceptional, artisan dressings to the finest food purveyors across the UK and beyond.

AN ARTISAN APPROACH TO MODENA TRADITION

The foundation of Little Doone’s exceptional produce lies in their absolute respect for base ingredients. They deliberately source their raw balsamic from one of the oldest and longest-established balsamic houses in the Modena region of Italy.

Once this premium vinegar reaches their Scottish studio, Colin and Tanya begin their careful blending process. They strictly avoid any artificial flavourings or mass-market shortcuts. Instead, they rely purely on the deep, full flavours of the Modena reduction, allowing the natural character of the vinegar to shine without the harsh acidity found in commercial alternatives. It is a brilliant example of marrying historic continental tradition with uncompromising Scottish craftsmanship.

INSIDE OUR SCOTTISH HAMPERS

We are proud to feature Little Doone within our curated collections, chosen for their outstanding dedication to small-batch production and their exceptionally rewarding flavour profiles.

ORIGINAL SWEET BALSAMIC DRESSING

This deeply satisfying provision brilliantly showcases Colin and Tanya's craft. It delivers a rich, syrupy consistency that flawlessly balances the tartness of authentic Modena vinegar with a beautifully mellow, sweet finish. It completely redefines the concept of a standard dressing, offering a highly tactile, versatile profile that requires no additional oil. It serves as a definitive addition to any Scottish larder, pairing flawlessly with robust artisan cheeses, fresh Highland strawberries, or a crisp, peppery rocket salad.

Little Doone Sweet Balsamic: Little Doone Original Sweet Balsamic Dressing bottle, a Scottish artisan condiment.
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Sold outThe Culinary Alchemist hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind a chocolate bar, smoked salmon, two boxes of biscuits, rapeseed oil, balsamic dressing, a large bottle of gin, two cured meat sticks, two artisan cheeses, a box of sea salt, a small bottle of fruit syrup, and a jar of mustard, arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Culinary Alchemist Sale price£198.90
Sold outAn overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a wooden board displaying smoked salmon, charcuterie, and sea salt, a second wooden board with blue cheese, artisan cheese, and a cheese knife, alongside a bottle of whisky, a piece of black pudding, a small dish of cold-pressed rapeseed oil, a bowl of preserve, a bowl of mustard, and a bowl of balsamic glaze.
The Masterchef Commission Sale price£221.15
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