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Colston Bassett & District Dairy

Vegetarian Blue Stilton Cheese

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Harby La, Nottingham, England

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

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International Cheese Awards - Gold

2019

Vegetarian Blue Stilton Cheese made by Colston Bassett & District Dairy Ltd is a renowned British cheese known for its rich and creamy texture with a distinctive blue veining pattern. The dairy has been producing high-quality Stilton cheese since 1913, adhering to traditional methods to ensure consistency and authenticity.


Each wheel of this blue Stilton is hand-ladled, which contributes to its unique texture and depth of flavor. This vegetarian version is made using microbial rennet, making it suitable for those who avoid animal-derived rennet. The cheese is aged for at least eight weeks, allowing its flavors to develop fully, resulting in a robust and tangy taste with hints of nuttiness.

About Colston Bassett & District Dairy

Colston Bassett & District Dairy, located in Nottinghamshire, England, specializes in producing Stilton cheese. Established in 1913, the dairy is one of the smallest dairies making Stilton cheese in the UK. They are known for their traditional methods, including hand-ladling the curds to produce a rich and creamy texture.


Their product range primarily consists of Blue Stilton and Shropshire Blue cheeses.