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www.shepherdspurse.co.uk/collections/our-cheese-rangeExperimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
World Cheese Awards - Super Gold
2021
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2024
Buffalo Blue is a distinctive cheese produced by Shepherds Purse Cheeses Ltd., a well-regarded artisanal cheese maker. This cheese is made from rich, creamy buffalo milk, which gives it a unique flavor profile compared to traditional blue cheeses made from cow's or goat's milk.
The texture tends to be smooth and slightly crumbly, with a complex taste combining tangy, buttery, and slightly salty elements. The cheesemakers at Shepherds Purse pay great attention to nurturing the natural development of blue veins throughout the cheese, ensuring an even distribution of flavor.
Shepherds Purse Cheeses, based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, specializes in making a variety of artisan cheeses, including the award-winning blue cheese, Harrogate Blue, and the sheep milk cheese, Yorkshire Pecorino. The company was established in 1989 by Judy Bell and is known for using cow's milk, sheep's milk, and water buffalo milk.