For those who want to savor a devilishly smooth cheddar with a salty edge that will leave you wanting more, try our 13-year aged cheddar.
Pairs perfectly with dried oranges and other citrus, sweet onion sauces, steak, rye and pumpernickel breads. It’s delightful with your favorite rosé, chardonnay, or IPA.
Big Cheese 13-Year Aged White Cheddar is an exceptionally mature cheddar. At 13 years of aging, it has developed characteristics that are quite different from the mild or medium cheddars most people are familiar with.
Appearance
* Natural ivory to pale cream color (no orange coloring).
* Often slightly crumbly rather than smooth.
* May contain visible white specks called calcium lactate crystals, which are a sign of long aging and are prized by cheese enthusiasts.
Texture
* Firm and dense.
* Breaks into chunks instead of slicing cleanly.
* Dryer than younger cheddars.
* The crystals create tiny crunchy bursts when you bite into the cheese.
Flavor
The flavor is extremely concentrated and complex:
* Intense cheddar flavor.
* Sharp, but not simply “spicy.”
* Rich, nutty notes.
* Toasted butter flavors.
* Caramel-like sweetness that develops with age.
* Slight earthy undertones.
* Long, lingering finish.
Aroma
Expect aromas of:
* Butter
* Roasted nuts
* Fresh cream
* A hint of cellar-aged complexity
Great taste and texture. Good for snacking or in a complex sandwich
The best cheddar cheese in the world.
Very sharp with age crystals inside. A delight to bite.
My
Gold Standard for Cheddar
Best cheese. Great for just nibbling.
Magnificent! Great with a Cabernet or Riesling. I made the most incredible pimiento cheese with this combined with the golden 13-year. Food for the Gods!
This is our go-to cheddar in our home. We always have it in stock for charcuterie boards when we entertain, to making homemade mac & cheese, or grated in a salad. It’s the best!
Order extras to keep on hand to be the hit of any party or housewarming! Tuck a 2.5 under your arm and roll. A big cheese Block Star!