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Lactalis McLelland has combined two of Scotland’s most iconic industries to produce an exclusive cheese only available in Scotland. Seriously Smokey is a combination of extra mature Cheddar produced at the Caledonian Cheese Company, Stranraer, which is then smoked for four hours using wood from old whisky barrels at the family owned Rannoch Smokery in Perthshire. Lactalis McLelland Group Managing Director Andy Smith said: “Consumers in Scotland love smoked products - from fish and meat to cheese, especially those truly authentic Scottish products, and nothing could reflect the traditions and epitomise the quality of Scottish skills and produce more than Seriously Smokey. “The Seriously range has had an exceptional year and the Caledonian site has been key to these successes. Adding Smokey to the range demonstrates our commitment to new product development and shows how important our Scottish heritage is to our business in the future.”