For you Cheddar Freaks out there,

[kozar]

I just scored, an 18 year old, cave aged,,cheddar.and a 20 year old white, cheddar.
To be clear, the " extra sharp" you buy in store, is aged between 3 to 5 years.
I have had the opportunity to taste a 25 yo cheddar.
Allow me to advise, these are 4 oz packages, seems small, but, you can't " slice off a hunk".
Bring the package to room temp, and just, pinch a corner, Don't chew! Let it melt in your mouth.and, you'll either love or hate.
My cost, for this , including shipping, was 53 bucks, but it's a company in Wisconsin, that is over 100 years old.
I can't wait for Friday,
This 50 bucks, will last me a couple months.
CheeseFreak Koz,

Out

[bucolic_frolic]

1. I love cheddar but don't sort cheese on age

I thoroughly disliked Parmigiana Reggiano for being old and hard. It wouldn't melt. Mostly I'm into Gruyiere, and for Keto diet, Pecorino Romano (if I can find any - scarce these days).

[kozar]

9. Ok

First off Parmaseano , is supposed to be hard, and, it sh grated. A good Parmaseno, should be aged ,at least 50 years.
It's made for grating it spoils be hard, and not melt, in your mouth.
Secondly, if you ever tasted a cheddar, ( which my original post) over 12 years old,
You would prolly start sorting cheddar on aged.
But thanks, for adding nothing to my OP

Koz

[Midnight Writer]

2. Love it. I used to travel through Wisconsin a lot and stopping and scoring some quality cheddar was always a must!

[Bad Dog]

3. Cheddar caves

When you go to Cheddar caves they show youchhese ripening for the Cheddar Cheese Co. It's sold in the giftshops with a notice saying it's the only genuine cheddar in existence.

Wookey Hole a few miles away makes similar claims.

The best place for cheese has to be Catley in Frome Somerset.

They have a warehouse that sells huge slabs of really good cheddar dirt cheap, and they do the local markets too.

[TommieMommy]

4. Enjoy 👍👍 sharp cheddar is my favorite

[markodochartaigh]

5. "I

just scored, an 18 year old, cave aged,,cheddar.and a 20 year old white, cheddar."

Reminds me of the time that I cleaned out my refrigerator.

Seriously though, in addition to the gustatory delights of aged foods I enjoy thinking about everything that has happened since the food was prepared.

[Easterncedar]

6. Jewett's Cheese House does the same for me

They are in Earlsville, NY and i just finished off a couple of pounds of their 12-year-old. You describe the experience beautifully.

[pandr32]

7. Can I come over and try some?

Pretty please! Of course, if you don't live on Hawaii Island I can't make it, but still!

[kozar]

10. Of course!!

My table, is always open. No charge.

Koz

[pandr32]

11. If I was in your area I would for sure!

Enjoy!

[Tetrachloride]

8. Wisconsin --- Me. Big congratulations on your purchase.

Even in Wisconsin, the good stuff is a rare buy for me.

[kozar]

12. Go to the Maustin area, look for,

The big mouse, the there are a few small cheese shops there. All locally owned and produced, by farmers.

Koz

[Tetrachloride]

13. Great idea for a road trip. about an hour and change away.

bonus -- in "The Driftless Area" or next to the Driftless (non glaciated. Some areas were not covered by the Ice Age(s) glaciers. But may have experienced runoff or the lakes / seas.

I like to imagine the waterways of those times.

[moniss]

14. On sandwiches I typically go store bought medium or sharp but

for serious cheese snacking I shoot for stuff aged around 8+ years old. I can find that all the time at Woodman's grocery. Huge cheese section. Not too far is the Cheese Castle but that can be more on the touristy side. But they do have variety from around the world. I prefer Schultz's Cheese Haus in Beaver Dam. Some very unique cheeses and they do mail order the last I checked. I will say that one of the things about Schultz's is that what they have inside that wonderful small store is way more unique than even the things on their online site. Every time I take the couple of hours to drive there I usually take a cooler with me because I know I'm coming out the door with all kinds of things. If anybody orders online I highly suggest you get the beer bread mix. They have all kinds of preserves, pickled and canned products in jars, things from European countries etc. But there are things you can have for your sweet tooth as well. Like Chocolate Cheese Fudge with Walnuts. It is a nice smooth creamy, very chocolatey flavor. I've had this.



I also recommend that you might like some of the pungent traditional cheeses of the Alpine regions. I also highly recommend the New Glarus Bakery for amazing bakery and they do mail order as well. Nice small shop and wonderful people. Things like Sandbissen shortbread cookies, saurkraut rye bread, raisin pumpernickel, Bratzeli cookies etc. here are some pics.

[kozar]

15. It took you,

That many words and the many pics? To disagree with my OP about Maustin, Wisconsin?

Koz

[moniss]

16. My comment does not disagree with you at all and I have no idea why you would think that

someone adding to your possibilities is somehow "disagreeing" with you. Sorry I bothered to be friendly enough to think someone might appreciate even more wonderful sources for Wisconsin products. I'll not bother again.