The cheese is made a little bit like traditional West Country Cheddar though we have several key differences in our recipe that give Lincolnshire Poacher its own unique flavour and texture. It is matured for 14-24 months and although the taste varies with the seasons it usually has a distinctive fruity, nutty taste with a clean sweet finish. It has been described as sitting somewhere between the continental hard mountain cheeses (such as Comte) and traditional West Country Cheddar.
A cylindrical log of soft pasteurised cheese with white mould coat and distinctive flavour. Manufactured from goat's milk. Presented unwrapped and uncovered on base with plastic straw supports. Desiccation (weight loss) will occur over life, by up to 25% at end of life.
Edam is a mild, delicately flavoured hard cheese from Holland historically made in the Dutch town of Edam. It is easily recognisable with its ball-like shape and red wax coating.