Milleens

Milleens is an Irish farmhouse cheese made from the milk of Friesian cows grazing the Beara peninsula pastures of South West Ireland. This soft washed rind cheese has pungent and earthy aromas, while the flavors are mushroomy, floral, sweet, and herbaceous.

Milleens was originally invented in 1976 by Veronica and Norman Steele. Nowadays, the cheese is produced in 1kg (called Milleens O) and 200g versions (called Milleens Dote). The Dote cheeses are softer and have more fragrance than the O cheeses.

Before consumption, Milleens should be allowed to come to room temperature. It is recommended to pair it with Gewurztraminer and still cider.