Vintage Lot 18

Complex flavors develop slowly as it matures for a year and a half in our state-of-the-art aging facility. A firm texture with some crystallization, a deep ochre interior, notes of toasted walnuts, and a brown-butter finish equal perfection!

Flavor profile:

buttery, nutty, caramel

Format:

22 lb wheel, 6 oz pre-cut, 7 oz slices

Awards:

2025 World Cheese Awards

Vintage Lot 18 won Silver in the Category: Gouda (9+ months)

2024 World Cheese Championship

The World Championship Cheese Contest® is the world’s premier technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition. Out of 3,302 entries around the globe, Vintage Lot 18 took FIRST RUNNER UP to the champion! In addition, it won Best of Class (First Place) in the Category: Gouda, Extra Aged (over 10 mths)

2024 World Cheese Awards

Vintage Lot 18 won Gold in the Category: Gouda (9+ months)

2020 World Cheese Championship

Vintage Lot 18 won Second Place in the Category: Gouda, Extra Aged (over 10 mths)

Perfect pairing:

amber ale

Ingredients:

Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, starter culture, animal rennet, color: carotenes. CONTAINS MILK.