Search locations or food
OR
Sign up

Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Mature Cheddar

Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews

5.0
Rate it
Wanna try?
Add To List

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers produce a Mature Cheddar known for its rich, full-bodied flavor. This cheddar is aged for around 12 months to develop a more pronounced and robust taste profile. The texture is typically firm, with a slightly crumbly consistency that is characteristic of well-aged cheddar cheeses.


Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers have a long history and heritage in cheese-making, using traditional methods passed down through generations.

About Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers, based in Shepton Mallet, has been producing cheese since 1833. They are one of the oldest cheddar makers in the world and are recognized for their traditional West Country Farmhouse Cheddar. The company utilizes milk from their own herd as well as from neighboring farms, ensuring the milk is only from grass-fed cows.


They also hold a PDO status, indicating that their cheddar is certified as a Protected Designation of Origin product, authenticating its traditional methods and regional provenance.

Where to taste and buy?

Shop

Barbers Cheese Shop

Smith's Lane, Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England

Directions