The award-winning ‘Oil Maker’s Blend’ is our prized traditional blend first released in 2002 and it is the one olive oil that Lot Eight has built its reputation on.

Depending on the flavour profiles of the season, we blend a selection of olive varieties to achieve a blend that exhibits a fine balance of fruitiness and herbaceousness. Each year the result is a blend that is suited to a range of palates and its suitability for so many creative dishes.

It may be used as a dipping oil or as a finishing touch to a cold or a warm dish. When asked if we could choose one extra virgin olive oil for their pantry, our response is always the Oil Makers Blend. Its consistency of flavour and aromatic character brings the best of life to your table. You will feel inspired to dine in the olive groves or outside at your home, to savour the flavour and enjoy your food.

FFA: 0.1 | Peroxide: 3 | Defects: none | Pungent: 3.0 | Fruity: 5.0 | Bitter: 2.8 | Total Polyphenols: 285 (Medium -

intensity oil)

How to Use

Bring your creativity to your kitchen by using the Oilmakers Blend in some of these dishes:

You can drizzle over salads to highlight the freshness and flavour of your produce

It can be a tasty garnish to your entrée or main course dishes, with a liberal drizzle

Toss over warm vegetables before serving or drizzle over your pasta

It is delicious with a steak or poultry and especially nice with vegetarian dishes, pasta and risotto.

Spring and summer dishes benefit with the addition of olive oil to bring out the best in flavour of your herbs, garden produce and fresh fish.

In winter, your casseroles, tagines, stews and heartier dishes will be even nicer when you use olive oil to start the cooking process by caramelizing the onions and vegetables or meat.

The Oilmakers Blend is the best of all olive oils and should be enjoyed anytime you are enjoying good food with family and friends.

Best Blend Southern Hemisphere Olio Nuovo Judging 2023 France

Gold awarded at the Olives New Zealand 2023 Judging

 Best Blend Southern Hemisphere Olio Nuovo Judging 2022 France

Gold awarded at the Olives New Zealand 2022 Judging

Best Blend Southern Hemisphere Olio Nuovo Judging 2021 France

Gold awarded at the Olives New Zealand 2021 Judging

Gold awarded at the Paris Olio Nuovo 2020 Judging

Gold awarded at the Paris Olio Nuovo Kids Selection 2020 judging

Gold awarded at the New York Olive Oil Judging 2015