Stichelton Dairy
Stichelton
Factory Tour, tastings:
6RRF+XR Collingthwaite Farm, Cuckney, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, EnglandBuy online directly from the producer:
www.stichelton.bigcartel.com/
World Cheese Awards - Gold
2023
Stichelton is an artisan blue cheese produced by Stichelton Dairy, located in Cuckney, England. It's crafted using traditional methods and unpasteurized cow's milk sourced from a local herd. Stichelton cheese revives the original recipe of Stilton cheese, which traditionally was made using raw milk.
The cheese is noted for its rich, creamy texture and complex flavors, which include a blend of nuttiness, spice, and a hint of blue mold. Each cheese is aged for several months to develop its distinctive character and creamy blue veins. Stichelton provides a robust option for connoisseurs looking for a cheese that represents traditional English cheesemaking.
About Stichelton Dairy
Stichelton Dairy is a dairy farm specializing in the production of traditional English cheese. The most famous product of this dairy is Stichelton Cheese, which is very similar to Blue Stilton, but it is made using traditional methods and raw milk, unlike Stilton, which is made from pasteurized milk.
Stichelton Cheese is a rich, creamy blue cheese with complex flavors, and its aging process lasts from a few months to a year, depending on the desired character. The cheese is recognizable by its pungent aroma and the blue veins that develop during the aging process.
The dairy is located in Nottinghamshire, and their business philosophy is based on preserving traditional production methods and respecting natural and local ingredients. Stichelton is made in small batches, ensuring high quality and careful monitoring of every step of the production process.
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