Product Reviews and Ratings - Australia - Roaring Forties Blue from igourmet

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(based on 24 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Australia

Roaring Forties Blue Cheese is made by the King Island Dairy. King Island is situated south of Melbourne, Australia at the western end of Bass Strait. Dairying is the largest primary industry among this island's 1,500 inhabitants. According to local legend, grass seeds found in King Island's soil are believed to have been washed ashore in straw mattresses from some 60 eighteenth-century French and English shipwrecks that are strewn along the King Island coast. For almost a century now, dairy herds have grazed on these unique pastures. The quality of these pastures, combined with a pristine environment, combined with a year round growing season, enables the dairy farmers on King Island to practice traditional feeding methods. The cows are reputed to produce the sweetest milk in the land and from this milk comes a range of dairy products acknowledged throughout Australia and rapidly earning the same sort of reputation in the international marketplace. Roaring Forties Blue is a full-flavored blue with a sweet, nutty character. The cheese is matured in blue wax, thus retaining its moisture and creating a smooth and creamy texture.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 2.5 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 24 reviews)

96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(6), Complex(3), Creamy(11), Firm(3), Flavorful(18)

Best Uses:

After dinner(10), Hors d'oeuvre(18), Salads(10), Sandwiches(5)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(13), Frequent diner(8), Health conscious(7), Simple tastes(8)

Oustanding blue!

By Laura from St. Paul, MN on 7/18/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches, With fruit

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

I have been using Roaring Forties for a couple of years now. The shop I used to get it from closed so I was very happy to find igourmet! This is the best blue cheese for those who like blue and want it to compliment the dish; not overpower it. It is perfect!

A unique blue cheese.

By Phorist from Santa Fe on 7/18/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

...a great party cheese. The flavor and color are striking, and different from more common blue cheeses, and this makes an impression on guests.

I think I will buy a whole form at some point.

Best blue Cheese I've tasted

By yum

from new york on 7/2/2010

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Yes

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

If you want a very creamy blue this is your cheese. It is not an over powering blue. It is so creamly that you can spread it as well as giving it a good crumble.

delicious

By majikmom

from pittsburgh,pa on 5/7/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

first tasted from cheese of the month club and had to have more. [...]

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Amazingly tangy taste to be remembered.

By Skipper-09 from USA on 5/28/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Over several orders of this cheese I have been amazingly impressed with it's truly unique consistency and tangy blue taste. I've also shared it with a number of people that have a similar opinion. It has a bit of an aftertaste, but it's of the blue kind in that it's kind of a mouth watering punch of flavor, not really bitter, or at least not any more so than other strong blues. This is not a mellow cheese by any measure. It's unique character holds up well with other tastes as part of an after dinner snack or before dinner hors d'oeuvre. The cheese is also firm but spreadable, and due to the wax rind, not crumbly like some other cheeses. I would rate it firmer than a Roquefort but less than a harder blue, like Mountain Gorgonzola.

The cheese does not melt well (or at least not at low temperature), so probably is not a good blue for cooking. It works quite well as a snack cheese and is great with a really bold wine accompaniment.

Thunder from Down Under

By Ms Andrea

from Sebastian, FL on 5/12/2009

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

A nice firm cheese; great out of hand, in a salad or on a burger. Can't think of any way I would not like this. Strong, but not overwhelming.

Roaring Forties Blue at a fair price

By peptidedoc

from Cape Cod on 3/26/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

A blue cheese, not always easy to get known to blue cheese devotees and offered at a fair price

Roaring Forties Blue

By Di the Mom

from Philadelphia, PA on 1/4/2009

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Pros:

Absolutely delicious

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

I loved the cheese and will buy again.

Popular Blue at our Wine and Cheese

By John

from Logan, UT on 9/20/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Non-tart, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

This cheese was very much enjoyed by the blue cheese lovers at our wine and cheese. Not as pungent as many of the other blues it was very smooth and flavorful without the tartness common in other blues.

its all good

By sean

from ny on 8/19/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

its super good buy it for a change from regular blue!

A tribute to any dish

By LGourmet from NC on 6/17/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

This is one of our favorite cheeses. When introduced to guests in any dish, it overwhelmingly becomes the focus of interest.
Wonderful with fruit, walnut and endive salad, or pasta!

Great australian blue

By Peter the cheese hobbiest from Bloomington, Indiana on 1/28/2008

Pros:

Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Smooth, tasty, assertive blue--a surprising find.

Wonderful cheese!

By MaMa Foodie from Palm Beach Gardens Florida on 1/2/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Use for guests before dinner on crackers or as a meal with a salad and fruit such as pears. Wonderful texture. You want more the minute it hits your mouth.

Great

By BlueCheeseLover

from Fairfax,VA on 12/14/2007

Pros:

For Blue Cheese Lovers

Cons:

You want more

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Good with Pears, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Reminds one of how Blue Cheese should be

want an excellent blue?

By good persons

from end of the line on 10/17/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, robust

Best Uses:

Snacks

Describe Yourself:

Good persons, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

We eat it on unsalted crackers with a martini, shaken not stirred.

A Great Nutty Blue Cheese!!

By Kitty from Tampa, Fl on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

If you like to stuff olives this cheese makes a wonderful stuffed olive.

The best blue!

By wefamlee from Milford, MI on 9/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

A perfect blue. Our favorite. I served it on crostini with a drizzle of lavender honey.

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Perfect Match

By Mickwine from Northern California on 8/9/2007

Best Uses:

Cabernet or Zinfandel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Two things, that's it. Try this cheese with a quality glass of red wine [...]. This is simply the best cheese I have ever had and paired together with wine make it a match made in heaven!! Think of the happiest most loving couple you ever met, that's what this pairing would be. This is something that I won't even share with my friends it is THAT good.

Best Blue Cheese

By Blue Cheese Lover from Hawaii on 7/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, With whole wheat crackers

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Only the best period, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Best blue cheese. Smooth and flavorful. Good on whole wheat crackers or with toasted, thin-cut French bread. Not much needed to get that burst of delicious blue-cheese taste. My favorite. I bring it to parties and it disappears.

great cheese lover

By Love to live good life from Manhattan New York on 5/17/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

This is my absolutely favourite cheese. Sharp and delicate in same time. Make sure it is room temperature and enjoy!

Sorry, don't agree

By I eat cheese

from Western Connecticut on 4/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Pungent, Smooth

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Perhaps my palate is not as sophisticated as some, but I just did not enjoy this. I have tried many blues, this one did not appeal to me at all! Seemed too salty to me, and left a bad aftertaste. I always try a new cheese by itself first, to get a feel for the characteristics of that cheese, and how best to use it based on that. I never got past the "trying" stage, but maybe there are some good uses for it. Will not buy this one again, sorry.

Outstanding, my favorite blue!!!!

By Nicole & Tod

from Nevada on 4/9/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Fantastic, Flavorful, nutty flavor, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, With Wine

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

We love this cheese, and will buy it anywhere we can find it! As Blue lovers, this is an incomparable treat with a great glass of red wine!

A Gentler, More Friendly Blue

By Holly, the Chese-Every-Night Woman from Milford, CT on 3/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Doesn't like to crumble

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

This blue-waxed blue is a real discovery. Supple, not overly tangy and easy to spread. The after-taste is sublime...longlasting creaminess & slightly nutty/semi-sweet. Won't burn your tonsils or make your eyes water!

Better than French & Italian

By Bruce, winesmith, Smith from Moorestown, NJ on 3/1/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Great Value

Best Uses:

WalnutsPort Wine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roaring Forties Blue:

Wonderfully balanced; not over powering; Better than the French and Italian blues; served to my wine appreciation students; they loved the nutty, crunchy characteristics

Customer Reviews about the Roaring Forties Blue at igourmet