Great British 5 Christmas Cheese Selection

Westcombe  – Made by Tom Carver in Westcombe, Somerset

Westcombe Cheddar has a deep complex flavour with a mellow lactic tang and long notes of citrus, hazelnut and caramel. The texture is structured and firm, with a smooth breakdown that keeps the flavours lingering on your palate.

Bix – Made by Rose Grimmond in Oxfordshire

Superb soft cheese made with an extra helping of cream. It is based on the famous French cheese Chaource and has a similar buttery paste with a dense, rich flavour. As the cheese matures it develops an earthy aroma and a deeper, fuller taste. The cheese itself is named after a village in South Oxfordshire which is very close to the Nettlebed Creamery where it is made. It has won various accolades including Best Organic Cheese and Best Soft Cheese at the British Cheese Awards.

Cropwell Organic Stilton – Made by Robin Skailes in Nottinghamshire

Cropwell Bishop Organic Stilton is the ‘king’ of blue cheese and surprisingly Cropwell Bishop is still the only Stilton maker to produce a certified organic Stilton. The organic cows’ milk gives a mellow flavour with the same strong blue veins expected in any Stilton.  It is rich and masterful, what is not to love! Like all Cropwell Bishop Stiltons their organic Stilton is matured for 12 weeks. Delicious at Christmas, but in our view a stunning Stilton for any time of the year.

Driftwood – Made by Roger Longman in Whitelake, Somerset

As it’s age increases, Driftwood develops more intense & tangy flavours and can be enjoyed both young and mature. Driftwood is just one of a number of goats milk cheese made by Roger who is an expert in this field

Minger- Made by Rory Stone, Highland Fine Foods, Scotland

Minger is a soft washed rind cheese with a pungent aroma that you’d expect from this type of cheese. The texture is soft and silky with a satisfying ooze when the cheese is cut, giving way to a strong, rich character. She might be called a Minger, but really she’s a true lady