Best Eastern Scottish Cow's Milk Cheese Types
Anster is a traditional farmhouse cheese made from the milk of Holstein Friesian cows. The cheese is produced by Jane Stewart in Fife. The texture of Anster is creamy and slightly crumbly. The aromas are milky and rich, while the flavor is milky, tangy, and fresh.
The cheese is matured for 8 weeks. It's named after the nearest town or region, in this case – Anstruther.
Bishop Kennedy is a Scottish cheese that was originally created in 1992 by Howgate Creamery. It's named after the bishop who was a founder of St. Andrews University. This soft cheese is made from cow's milk. Its rind is washed in malt whiskey, resulting in a distinctive orange-red crust and creamy, strong, and tangy flavors.
The texture is velvety smooth, while the aroma is very powerful, often described as reminiscent of warm gym socks. It's recommended to serve it on a cheeseboard, grate it over mashed potatoes, or melt it on top of a succulent rare steak.
Teviotdale is a hard, cylindrical cheese with a white rind made from Jersey cows' full fat milk of exceptional hygiene quality. Its flavor is fresh and slightly salty, with a smooth texture throughout and the cheese is yellow in color.
The pastures in the area where Teviotdale is made give the cheese its unique flavor.
Best Eastern Scottish Cow's Milk Cheese Producers
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2024, 2023, 2021
International Cheese Awards - Gold
2024, 2023, 2022
BEST St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company Cheeses
Best Eastern Scottish Cow's Milk Cheeses
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 3 stars
2024
St Andrews Farmhouse Cheddar is a traditional farmhouse cheese produced by the St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company in Scotland. The cheese is made using milk sourced from the company's own herd of Holstein Friesian cows, ensuring full control over the quality and characteristics of the primary ingredient.
The cheese is hand-crafted using time-honored techniques and is aged for a minimum of nine months to develop its rich, complex flavors. St Andrews Farmhouse Cheddar is known for its firm yet creamy texture and sharp, tangy taste with a hint of nuttiness.
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2024, 2021
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