Aged at least a full year for bold, tangy bite and crystalline crunch. Smith's Country Cheese Extra Sharp Cheddar develops deep flavor through patient aging. As the wheel matures, crystalline pockets form throughout, adding satisfying texture and concentrated cheddar character.At a glance Style: extra sharp farmstead cheddar, aged 12+ months Ingredients: cow's milk, salt, cultures, enzymes Milk type: cow Dietary: vegetarian rennet options available; contains dairy Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, Massachusetts) Aging: minimum 1 year Storage: keep refrigerated; rewrap tightly after opening Best for Serious cheddar fans who want full intensity Cheese boards with apple, honey, and chutney Wine pairings featuring big reds Standalone tasting flights Gifting to artisan cheese collectors Holiday entertaining and gifting How to use / PairingsCube onto cheeseboards with apple slices, honey, and walnuts. Shred over baked potatoes, grate into sharp cheddar biscuits, or eat in thick slices with crusty bread. Pairs with cabernet sauvignon, syrah, vintage port, and Belgian dubbel.Flavor profileBold, tangy, and crumbly with deep cheddar intensity, crystalline crunch, and a long, sharp finish.About Smith's Country CheeseSmith's Country Cheese is a family-run farmstead creamery in Winchendon, Massachusetts, producing small-batch goudas and cheddars from milk sourced on their working dairy farm. Made by Smith's Country Cheese, based in Winchendon, Massachusetts.
