The finest smoked salmon for Christmas

It wouldn't be Christmas without smoked salmon, but this year, why not try something a little more unusual?

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It wouldn't be Christmas without smoked salmon, but this year, why not try something a little more unusual? We've rounded up some of the most delicious and intriguing smoked salmons from British producers.

Ole Hansen

Daylesford has teamed up with with artisan salmon smokers Hansen & Lydersen to create its very own smoked salmon, which is produced in a state-of-the-art smokehouse on its farm. Perfect on Scandinavian-style crispbreads. From £7.99 for 100g (http://daylesford.com)

Lake District Deli

The Lake District Deli's hot-smoked salmon (£4.50 for 120g) is perfect in winter salads. Try it with new potatoes, shredded winter greens and a warming mustard dressing (www.lakedistrictdeli.co.uk)

H. Forman

H. Forman & Son's Cured Salmon Selection (£8.95 for 180g) lets you pick from three different cures: classic Swedish with dill and a hint of star anise, beetroot-infused Russian and Japanese wasabi and ginger (www.formanandfield.com)

Donald Russell

Donald Russell's Ultimate Gravadlax Salmon (£11 for 200g) is smoked as well as cured for a really mellow flavour (www.donaldrussell.com)

Wing St Mawes

Cornish fishmonger and mail-order stalwart Wing of St Mawes has pulled out all the stops for its sliced smoked salmon (£8.95 for 250g), which is home-cured and slowly smoked over oak chips (http://thecornishfishmonger.co.uk)

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Emma is a Commissioning Editor at the Telegraph Media Group. Previously, she was Deputy Features Editor on Country Life magazine, and launch editor of its Gentleman's Life supplement. When she's not tapping away at the keyboard, she's usually found taking a tray of something delicious out of the oven. You can follow her @emmahdhughes