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Buy the Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, England

The original pioneer of Blue Stilton, commonly referred to as "The King of Cheeses," was Mr. Cooper Thornhill, owner of the Bell Inn on the Great North Road in the town of Stilton. In 1730, Mr. Thornhill discovered a distinctive blue cheese while visiting a small farm in rural Leicestershire. He fell in love with the cheese and forged a business arrangement that granted the Bell Inn exclusive marketing rights to Blue Stilton. Soon thereafter, wagon loads of cheese were being delivered to the Inn. Since the main stagecoach routes from London to the North of England passed through the village of Stilton he was able to promote the sale of this cheese and the legend of Stilton rapidly spread far and wide. The extraordinary flavor comes from careful aging for a minimum of three months. This Stilton is produced in Leicestershire and is full, rich and creamy. Its shocking blue veins radiate outward from a natural, crinkly brown crust, revealing layers and folds of honeyed, cheddary flavor. We recommend this mature Stilton as a pure table (eating) cheese; it is too precious and delicious to submerge in a dressing or dip.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts 1/2 of a 16 lb. wheel of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(4), Flavorful(3), Rich(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Salads(3)

A Mild Stilton Cheese

By Bill from Texas on 3/5/2010

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Pros:

Firm

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

Although I like the Roaring Forties Blue Cheese much better, this is a mild Stilton which is quite flavorful.

Great Cheese

By 338jdj from Memphis, TN on 2/4/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, I love it by itself

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

I really liked this Mature Stilton, but to be honest I personally like the Royal Stilton better. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the mature, but to me the Royal was more veiny with a little more flavor. I hope this makes sense.

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Superior Stilton

By Jerry from St. Louis, MO on 1/16/2009

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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 Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

Spectacular Stilton. Very rich, creamy, smooth, and flavorful. Much better than Royal Blue.

symphony in blue mold

By lola

from Buffalo, Wyoming on 1/1/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

enjoyed by guests who never had a blue cheese before... heavenly with a glass of brut champagne and a perfectly ripe pear. I have never been disappointed by the Stilton's from igourmet.

Family favorite.

By Jane the cheese lover

from Ruskin,Florida on 12/4/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

Excellent Stilton. It is our favorite. Even use it on grilled hamburgers.

Fabulous!

By Wine Girl from Hershey, Pennsylvania on 11/24/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Buttery, Complex

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Cheese connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

This is a wonderful Stilton. Creamy with a wonderful 'bite'. Perfect with a platter of sliced apples and grapes. We will be purchasing this cheese regularly, for sure.

Wonderful!

By Snitfit

from Newport, OR on 8/16/2008

Pros:

delicious, Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

Blue stilton is one of my favorite cheeses to begin with, and the more "mature", the better. This was the best cheese I've had in a very long time.

Excellent Tast and Value

By Jo

from Fort Payne, Alabama on 8/15/2008

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Fresh tomato sandwich, Snacking

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton - Pound Cut:

I used this cheese as an hors d'oeuvre with fresh grapes and figs and on a fresh tomato-basil sandwich on wheat bread lightly toasted with a little olive oil.

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