Youngest Son Beekeeping - Woodsmoked Honey Finishing Sauce

Crafted in small batches by Youngest Son Beekeeping just outside MacGregor, Manitoba, this wood-smoked honey brings something unexpected to the table. A deep, golden sweetness infused with real hardwood smoke. Think bold, savoury and full of character.

Starting with raw, unfiltered honey, Youngest Son uses a cold-smoking process to slowly layer in natural hardwood flavour. No additives. No artificial smoke. Just a methodical, hands-on approach that lets the honey develop a rich, woody complexity that lingers.

Use it where you’d use your favourite honey, but expect something more. Brush it onto grilled pork or roasted carrots. Stir it into dressings or marinades for warmth and balance. Drizzle it over sharp cheese with rye crisps or add it to grainy mustard and serve alongside sausage or tourtière.

It also shines in smoky cocktails. A small spoonful stirred into bourbon or mezcal brings a dark, unexpected sweetness that rounds out the edge without losing any bite.

This is honey reimagined. Prairie made. Full of warmth, character and versatility. Made with intention and ready to become a staple in your kitchen.

Dale Lewis has spent his life around bees. He grew up with the smell of a smoker in the air and trays of queen cages quietly piping under tea towels in the family bathroom.

Based in MacGregor, Manitoba, Dale runs Youngest Son Beekeeping, a small, thoughtful operation rooted in tradition and care. His father, Murray, began keeping bees in nearby Austin decades ago. Over time, a handful of hives grew into Lewis & Sons, a full-time beekeeping and equipment business. Dale and his brother Adam were raised in it, learning the rhythm of the work season by season.

It wasn’t until later that Dale realized how rare that kind of upbringing was. Talking with new beekeepers or answering questions about the job made him see how much experience had been quietly passed down. Youngest Son is his way of carrying that forward. From raw honey to cold-smoked blends, each jar reflects a deep respect for the bees, the process and the place it all comes from.