Exquisite artisan smoked trout from the heart of the Peak District.
Savour the essence of craftsmanship and quality.
Indulge in the tantalising flavours of our artisan cured smoked trout from The Drowned Villages Smokery, nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Peak District. We prioritise quality above all else. We meticulously select the finest, sustainably sourced trout from Ladybower Reservoir, ensuring the freshest and most flavoursome fish for our smoking process.
“Our signature product of cold smoked trout is a celebration of traditional premium quality and taste, marinated in a tantalising blend of maple syrup’s sweetness, the depth of whisky and the citrusy zest of orange.”
— Geoff Smith
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Cured Smoked Trout
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Citrusy zest of orange.
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Quality Whiskey.
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Pure maple syrup.
Ladybower Reservoir’s drowned villages.
Ladybower Reservoir was built between 1935 and 1943, its creation submerged the villages of Derwent and Ashopton. The Drowned Villages Smokery. Giving rise to the hauntingly beautiful submerged remains occasionally revealed during periods of low water. Ladybower played a pivotal role during World War II, serving as a training ground for the famous Dambusters squadron.
