Product Reviews and Ratings - England - Butlers Blacksticks Blue from igourmet

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(based on 6 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, England

Located in the lush pasturelands of Lancashire, this family dairy has been making cheese for over 70 years. Blacksticks Blue is a new soft, blue-veined cheese from Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses. Made solely with pasteurized milk from the family's cows, the cheese is matured for eight weeks, during which it develops an amber hue and, says Butlers, a smooth but tangy flavor. The name Blacksticks comes from a collection of tall chestnut trees on the Goosnargh-Chipping border, which is also the name given to the family's restaurant.

Former supreme champion winner, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, recently picked up three trophies and seven class firsts including Best Overall Cheese Dairy and Best Blue Cheese at the Nantwich International Cheese Show. Blacksticks Blue was also a 2004 NASFT Contest Finalist.

Suitable for Vegetarians.
Winner Best English Blue for Export - 2004 British Cheese Awards.
Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 5.5 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:

4.7 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Flavorful(5), Rich(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very Good Cheese

By Al

from Escanaba, MI on 10/23/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Cons:

Salty

Best Uses:

For lunch with crackers

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Butlers Blacksticks Blue:

It's always a pleasure to discover a product that you have never tried before and take a chance on it. I gambled on this cheese and the payoff was great. I highly recommend this cheese to anyone, with one caveat only--it is as salty as Stilton.

Too Yummy for words

By LG the Cheese

from Connecticut, USA on 8/10/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Butlers Blacksticks Blue:

A perfect compliment to the Royal Trinity (Vintage Port, red grapes and soft Brie )..now its a four part harmony, danced in any order or continuously random with gay abandon.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

nice, unusual

By sage from Ivins, UT on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Butlers Blacksticks Blue:

good enough

Would definitely buy again!

By Jane from Tulsa on 7/5/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Butlers Blacksticks Blue:

Softer than, but with similar flavor to, Shropshire Blue. Great with celery and water biscuits.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

One of the Best Bleu's Available !!!!

By Dave

from Washington, D.C. on 5/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Butlers Blacksticks Blue:

Great Starter Cheese, easy to eat, works well with meat and sandwiches, perfect for a hearty burger or steak topping.

Incredible flavor, best of both worlds when it comes to a bleu, mild and flavor without the heavy odor and bite !!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A real stand out!

By cookie from Holland, Mi on 2/26/2007

Pros:

Beautiful unique delici, Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Served with fresh figs an

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Butlers Blacksticks Blue:

This cheese is unique, gorgeous and tasty.Nutty, rich and buttery cut by a nice tang.It's vibrant color made it a real stand out on a recent cheese board.

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