New Cheese -- Colston Bassett Stilton

Stilton

First made in the 1780's, Stilton is one of England's most famous cheeses. It is PDO protected (Protected Designation of Origin, offered by the EU) and must be made with local pasteurized cow's milk cheese. By law Stilton cannot be produced in the town that gave it its namesake as this sits outside of the counties named in the PDO. There are only 5 dairies licensed to make Stilton. Our's is from Colston Bassett Dairy, a member of the Neal's Yard Dairies. Once formed, the cheese is pierced with stainless steel rods and exposed to the open air, allowing the natural molds in the cave to penetrate the interior of the cheese. This cheese rich and buttery, definitely a little sharp, with the classic brioche notes that characterize Stilton.