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Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Vintage Cheddar

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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers produces Vintage Cheddar, which is well-known for being one of the oldest cheddar cheese makers in the world, originating in Somerset, England. Their Vintage Cheddar is typically aged for up to 24 months and is celebrated for its rich, complex flavor profile.


This cheese features a distinctively sharp taste with a creamy yet crumbly texture. Barbers’ unique use of traditional starter cultures, which have been maintained and propagated since the 1950s, contribute to the depth and intensity of the flavor.


This product is also notable for holding a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, ensuring that it is authentically crafted using time-honored methods and locally sourced milk.

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.

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Barbers Cheese Shop

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

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