Igourmet Double Gloucester (7.5 oz)

In the southwestern region of England, the Gloucester cow, a striking black animal with a broad white stripe running down its back, produces the creamy, rich milk from which this remarkable cheese is crafted. This Farmhouse Double Gloucester is meticulously handmade in the traditional manner. The term "double" refers to the fact that the conventional recipe for this cheese calls for the milk from both the morning and evening milkings. The flavor of Double Gloucester lies somewhere between the distinctive tastes of Cheshire and Aged Cheddar. It boasts a firm, compact, and satiny texture, along with a pronounced yet mellow taste that holds up exceptionally well during cooking. This farmhouse variant carries a slightly higher price tag compared to the regular Double Gloucester, but the enhanced complexity in both flavor and texture make it a worthwhile investment. The Gloucester cow, a handsome black beast with a broad white stripe down its back, is the source of the creamy, rich milk used to produce this fabulous cheese in the southwestern region of England. The traditional Farmhouse Double Gloucester is crafted by hand, with the "double" in its name referring to the use of milk from both the morning and evening milkings in the recipe. The flavor profile of Double Gloucester falls somewhere between the distinctive tastes of Cheshire and Aged Cheddar, boasting a firm, compact, and satiny texture, as well as a pronounced yet mellow taste that holds up exceptionally well in cooking. While the farmhouse version carries a slightly higher price tag than the regular Double Gloucester, the increased complexity in both flavor and texture makes it a worthy investment. This remarkable cheese is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and rich dairy heritage of the Gloucester region.

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