Stinking Bishop

Stinking Bishop is a soft and pungent cheese produced by Charles Martell & Son since 1972 in Dymock, Gloucestershire. The cheese is made from the milk of the rare Gloucester cow breed, but it is sometimes combined with the milk of Friesian cattle.

The rind is washed with perry (fermented pear juice of Stinking Bishop pears, hence the name of the cheese), which gives the cheese its pungent aroma and brown or pink color of the rind. Its texture is smooth and creamy, the aromas very stinky, while the flavors are strong and rich.

The soft and creamy texture of Stinking Bishop makes it perfect for spreading on crackers and biscuits. It can also be served with cheese-friendly chutneys. It's recommended to pair it with ice wine and port. This cheese was additionally popularized by the 2005 Wallace & Gromit movie, called The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.