…That is one of the world’s great taste experiences… they are just unbelievably tasty.
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
…they are incomparable.
Chef & food writer
…that’s as good as fish gets.
Archaeologist, historian, author & broadcaster
That is just beautiful. It is just perfect.
Presenter & columnist
I have never tasted Arbroath Smokie like that in my life. That is just sensational — you’re just in a different realm.
Chef, teacher, author & presenter
That fish is just fantastic. It doesn’t really get better than that.
Chef, restaurateur & presenter
I am not a fan of the term ‘food hero’… if I was forced to choose one person to bear that burden it would be Iain R. Spink, the guardian of the Arbroath Smokie…
Food writer, author & broadcaster
They were delicious…
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
It has a rich creaminess and moisture, and fresh like that is undoubtedly the best way to eat Smokies.
Food writer, author & columnist
…eye-opening, a revelation in taste and texture
Cook, food writer, author & presenter
That flavour was just so immense… A delight to eat your food… This man is creating a whole new culinary education.
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
The moist warm flesh is divine. It is one of the best fish I have ever tasted.
Food writer, author & columnist
Simply some of the most delicious fish I’ve ever had. Nice one, Iain.
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
Protected Geographical Indication
The Arbroath Smokie has been officially recognised at the highest levels in Europe. It now has official protection through the Protected Geographical Indication, the same status afforded products such as Champagne and Parma Ham. This means the name Arbroath Smokie can only be used to describe haddock, smoked in the traditional manner and within an eight kilometre radius of Arbroath.
The push for protection was inspired by Iain’s father, Bob Spink, who spearheaded the campaign through a two-year process on behalf of the fish processors in Arbroath. This involved defining the methods of production and the area within which Smokies are produced to include the neighbouring village of Auchmithie, where Smokies originated.
A Smokie Success Story
Commenting on the successful campaign, Bob said, “At last, after this lengthy process, we have a major success story to shine a light in the gloom that has been the recent lot of the fish processing industry. This protection is not only significant to the smokie producers but, through this focus, will benefit the whole of Angus, benefiting tourism and undoubtedly impacting favourably upon the local economy from Auchmithie where it all started, to the Arbroath producers small and large. An opportunity has been made for those processors so inclined to expand their business and raise their profile. This recognition from Europe will ensure the quality, tradition, and identity of the Arbroath Smokie, confirming its place as the signature product of Arbroath and one of the prides of Angus.”
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