Top 5 East Midlands Raw Milk Cheeses

Bradburys Cheese, based in England, sources globally to provide a diverse selection of cheeses that range from traditional British varieties to international types. The company, established in 1884, operates from Buxton, Derbyshire. Bradburys Cheese offers cheese under its own brand as well as providing private label cheeses for other businesses.Expand

Red Leicester (also known as Leicester) is a British cheddar-style cheese hailing from Leicestershire. This hard cheese is made from raw cow's milk. Underneath its cloth-wrapped rind, the texture is dense and crumbly. The aromas are rich, while the flavors are sweet, rich, and reminiscent of burnt caramel. Back in the 17th century, farmers decided that the color of the cheese should show its creaminess and richness, so they started to color it with annatto, giving the cheese a reddish-orange color. Red Leicester usually matures from 6 to 9 months. It's recommended to pair it with full-bodied whites such as Muscadet and Vouvray.Expand

Lincolnshire poacher is an English hard cheese made with raw milk from Holstein cows. This cylindrical cheese is usually matured for 14 to 16 months. Its texture is open and smooth, while the flavors are strong, rich, fruity, sweet, and nutty. It is recommended to pair it with beer or full-bodied reds and whites.Expand

Cote Hill Blue is an English cheese hailing from Lincolnshire. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is soft and creamy (sometimes even runny), with blue veins running throughout the paste. The aromas are strong, while the flavors are salty, sharp, smooth, peppery, and buttery. It's recommended to use Cote Hill Blue in various dishes such as lasagne or baked potatoes. The cheese has also won many awards, including Super Gold at the 2014 World Cheese Awards.Expand

Stichelton is an English blue cheese produced in Nottinghamshire by Joe Schneider. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and animal rennet, in the same manner as the traditional Blue Stilton. Due to the fact that Stilton is protected, the cheesemakers decided to name their cheese Stichelton, which is derived from the old English stichl, meaning a style, and tun, meaning village. This village-style cheese is semi-soft and creamy in texture, while the flavors are buttery, nutty, sweet and spicy, with rich aromas and notes of caramel and apples.Expand

Huntsman is an unusual English cheese produced by Long Clawson Dairy Limited. It consists of two classic cheeses – Double Gloucester and Stilton – both of them made from pasteurized cow's milk. The layering is done by hand, and there are versions that come in 5 layers (3 Double Gloucester, 2 Stilton) or 3 layers (2 Double Gloucester and 1 Stilton). The cheese is assembled like a layer cake, and Stilton is always on the inside, while Double Gloucester is on the exterior. Huntsman looks incredible on a cheese platter, and the contrasting textures and flavors create a delicious blend. Dense, yet creamy, salty and sharp, yet nutty, Huntsman is great when melted over steaks and hamburgers, but it can also be sliced and used in salads. Try it with crusty bread and fig paste as a nice afternoon snack.Expand