Big, bold, and beautifully crunchy, our Vintage Lot 36 month Gouda makes everything around it taste better! Its caramel sweetness and savory depth love contrast, so the real magic happens when you start pairing.
Below, explore five easy flavor directions: savory, sweet, bitter, salty, and fresh. Each pairing is designed to bring out a new side of this unforgettable award-winning cheese!
Savory
- Vintage Lot 36
- Crispy prosciutto (Roast at 400F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 2 minutes)
- Creme fraiche
- Thyme leaves
Why it works: Crispy prosciutto amplifies the cheese’s deep, savory character while crème fraîche adds a cool, tangy contrast. A sprinkle of thyme brings an herbal note that makes the nutty, caramel flavors feel even richer.
Sweet
- Vintage Lot 36
- Pear
- Honeycomb
- Cracker
Why it works: Juicy pear and golden honeycomb highlight the cheese’s natural butterscotch sweetness. The cracker adds a crisp base that keeps the bite balanced and irresistible.
Bitter
- Vintage Lot 36
- Dark chocolate
- Orange zest
- Crushed hazelnuts
- Cracker
Why it works: Dark chocolate adds a gentle bitterness that sharpens the cheese’s caramel notes, while orange zest brings a pop of brightness. Crushed hazelnuts echo the Gouda’s nutty crystals for a layered, dessert-worthy bite.
Salty
- Vintage Lot 36 (Roast at 400F for 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool for 2 minutes.)
- Crème Fraiche
- Capers
- Cracker
Why it works: Warming the cheese turns it soft, melty, and extra savory. Briny capers cut through the richness, while crème fraîche keeps the bite smooth and balanced.
Fresh
- Vintage Lot 36
- Cucumber
- Pesto
- Micro greens
- Cracker
Why it works: Crisp cucumber and peppery microgreens lighten the richness, while pesto adds herby, garlicky freshness for a bright, refreshing contrast.
