BULGARIA | Bu1, Acacia (Black Locust) | Bu2, Coriander | Bu3, Linden | Bu4, Honeydew | Bu5, Lavender | Bu6, Chestnut | Bu7, Forest | Bu8, Rape Seed (Canola) |
Bu7, Forest Honey
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The honey
Collected at altitude near Samokov in the Rila mountain range, this forest multifloral honey is a deep amber, sometimes bordering on chestnut-brown, with a complex bouquet of wild herbs, tree blossoms, and subtle honeydew notes. Unlike lowland polyfloral honeys, this variety reflects the alpine character of the Rila region—rich in wild raspberry, blackberry, linden, thistle, and bramble, along with spruce and pine honeydew. The lavish content of Paliurus spina-christi, commonly known as Jerusalem thorn gives this honey its typical reddish hue. Compared to alpine multifloral honeys from the Alps or Carpathians, the Bulgarian version is more resinous, less floral, and marked by a gentle balsamic and woody finish.
Health benefit: This honey is valued for its broad-spectrum antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, owing to its botanical diversity. In traditional usage, it is considered a revitalizing tonic, supporting respiratory health, digestion, and overall immune balance, particularly during seasonal transitions.
Health benefit: This honey is valued for its broad-spectrum antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, owing to its botanical diversity. In traditional usage, it is considered a revitalizing tonic, supporting respiratory health, digestion, and overall immune balance, particularly during seasonal transitions.
The beekeeping
Lachezar Vassilev is a hereditary beekeeper, initiated into the craft by his grandfather, whom he has been helping since childhood. His grandfather Lazar had 70 hives, and today under Lachezar management the apiary has grown to 235 Dadant Blatt 12 frame hives. The apiary is located very near the high mountain resort Borovets, in the village Maritsa, Samokov municipality.
This particular honey is harvested in the summer of 2025
This particular honey is harvested in the summer of 2025
