One of America's most acclaimed artisan cheeses, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar is the result of a unique collaboration between Cabot Creamery Cooperative and Jasper Hill Farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Cabot's cooperative of New England dairy farm families produces the cheddar using high-quality pasteurized cow's milk before the wheels are wrapped in traditional cheesecloth coated with lard. They are then transported to Jasper Hill's renowned underground aging cellars, where expert affineurs carefully mature each wheel under ideal temperature and humidity conditions.
Aged for approximately one year, the clothbound cheddar follows a centuries-old English technique that allows the natural rind to breathe while encouraging complex flavor development. Unlike wax-coated cheddars, clothbound wheels lose moisture slowly during maturation, concentrating flavors and creating a firmer, crumbly texture. The aging process develops layers of roasted nuts, caramelized butter, and savory umami while preserving the bright, lactic notes of young cheddar. Since its introduction, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar has earned numerous international awards and is widely recognized as one of the finest examples of American artisan cheesemaking. The partnership between Cabot's dairy farmers and Jasper Hill's master affineurs demonstrates how traditional methods and exceptional milk can produce a world-class cheddar that rivals Europe's finest farmhouse cheeses.
Cabot Clothbound Cheddar offers aromas of toasted nuts, cultured butter, and fresh hay. Its firm, crumbly texture delivers complex flavors of caramel, browned butter, roasted walnuts, and savory umami balanced by bright citrusy acidity and a lingering finish. Serve with crisp apples, crusty sourdough, grainy mustard, charcuterie, or pickled vegetables. Pair with English-style Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Porter, dry cider, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, or an oaked Chardonnay. The cheese also shines melted into gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches or grated over roasted potatoes and hearty soups.
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