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What to eat in Western Europe? Top 11 Western European Smoked Cheeses

Last update: Fri May 30 2025
Top 11 Western European Smoked Cheeses
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Best Western European Smoked Cheese Producers

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Cheese

MADRID, Spain
4.5
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Galbani Cheese is an iconic Italian brand that has been producing high-quality cheese for over a century. Founded in 1882 in Italy, it is renowned for its rich tradition of craftsmanship and expertise in cheese-making. Galbani offers a wide range of cheeses, including mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and mascarpone, each made with the finest ingredients to deliver exceptional flavor and texture.


Galbani's mozzarella is especially popular, widely used in pizzas, pastas, and salads, and is loved for its delicate texture and creamy taste. The brand is committed to maintaining traditional production methods while innovating to meet the demands of modern consumers. 
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2019

World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class

2024, 2022, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2010

BEST Galbani Cheese Cheeses
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Cheese

LANZAROTE, Spain
4.4
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Queseria El Faro located in Las Palmas, is a cheese producer known for manufacturing traditional Spanish cheeses.
AWARDS

Concours International de Lyon - Gold

2025

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2022

BEST Queseria El Faro Cheeses
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Cheese

PALENCIA, Spain
4.4
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AWARDS

Concours International de Lyon - Gold

2025

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

BEST Valle de San Juan Cheeses
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Best Western European Smoked Cheeses

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Cheese

ALCÁZAR DE SAN JUAN, Spain
4.9
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Reserva Ahumado is a type of cheese produced by Lacteas García Baquero. It is known for its distinctive smoky flavor, which is achieved through a careful aging and smoking process. The cheese is typically aged for 12 months, allowing it to develop a rich and complex flavor profile that combines its natural creaminess with smoky undertones.


Lacteas García Baquero is a reputable Spanish dairy company known for its high-quality cheese products, and Reserva Ahumado stands out as a premium offering in their range.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

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AWARDS

American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place

2024

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Raw sheep's milk cheese. The aroma of beech smoke dominates with hints of roasted nuts and toasted nuts. Balanced in the mouth both in the nuances of cheese and smoke. Matured for 6 months. It has a yellowish ivory colour inside. Reddish-brown rind.
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2022

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AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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Cheese

SANTA CRISTINA DE LA POLVOROSA, Spain
4.7
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AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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PROVINCE OF GIPUZKOA, Spain
4.4
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AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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