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

(based on 18 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 8 lb. wheel 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.

More information for the Mature Blue Stilton

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 18 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(10), Firm(5), Flavorful(14), Pungent(4), Rich(11)

Best Uses:

After dinner(10), Hors d'oeuvre(13), Salads(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(7), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(7)

Excellent YUM for your buck!

By Cheesehound from Oregon on 2/4/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

A delightful, cheddery blue, creamy and flavorful. Nibble thoughtfully with crackers or a salad.

An excellent Stilton

By gatorbait

from Mobile, AL on 8/5/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

One of the best Stiltons I've eaten. Nothing else needed other than a glass of wine.

Super stuff

By Anglophile

from Myerstown Pa. on 5/20/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

Excellent cheese,take a break sip some red wine and nibble on this chees,it's heavenly.

wonderful

By joagc

from Florida on 2/7/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Salty

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

snack with fruit and hard bread or crackers

GREAT Flavor!

By Genilinda

from Auburn, CA on 1/9/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich, Tangy

Cons:

Crumbles, Does not slice well

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

Had this Christmas day as a snack, along with other Stilton cheeses. This is some of the best blue cheese I've had. Very tangy!

Wonderful flavor

By Eena from Bloomington, IL on 12/4/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

We especially enjoyed with pears and apples. Yummy! Will recommend to family and friends.

gorgeous!!!

By EILEEN

from CHICAGO ILL. on 9/16/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

delicious!!!

Very Good Stilton

By JA from St. Louis MO on 4/14/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Not as flavorable as some

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:

Very good. Flavor wasn't perfect, but close. Was very satisfying.

out-standing stilton

By jim the bowski from taylor springs il on 4/11/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

I live in rural area where velveeta is a delicacy; [...] amazingly fresh

Arrived as fresh as possible!

By Prof. Linda from New England on 1/11/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

This Stilton arrived in perfect condition, fresh and not overripe, unlike the version you find in the supermarket. Everyone who likes blue cheeses likes this one. It's creamy and has a distinctive flavor. Best appreciated when eaten alone or on plain crackers. It's proven to be a great gift!

Equal to best Stilton in England

By Joanne from the foothills from The Ozarks, MO on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Perfect crumbly, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, On celery stalks

Describe Yourself:

Anglophile, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

My cheese arrived Christmas morning. My gift to myself. It had the perfect quality of the finest Stilton I ate in England every Christmas. This was the best imported Stilton I have found.

Everyone raved!!

By Janie from Saugatuck on 1/5/2008

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

Served on crostini with sliced Harvest Song walnuts...

Mature Blue Stilton

By Beemer boy from Naples, Florida. on 10/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

This has to be our all time favorite cheese. Perfect for a before dinner snack or as an after dinner cheese plate. This Stilton has a taste second to none and can hold it's own with a great Mountain Gorgonzola or a truly top Roquefort.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

King of Cheeses

By tzbrit from micanopy, florida on 7/6/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

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:

Very creamy, excellent flavor. Best value from any importer. [...].Will most certainly recommend to everyone, [...].

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Perfect for blue cheese lovers

By Julyboy from Endicott, NY on 6/22/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

Great value and taste

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Perfect for all.

By Carol the Cook

from Athens, GA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Anything

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

This blue is perfect for salads, melting on a great piece of steak or with just bread and wine. A nice poignant taste, no bitterness at all. Crumbles nicely for salads and cooking.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Tasty

By Stilton Lover from Florence, AL on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Not bad

Best Uses:

Cheese plate after dinner

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

Excellent taste, but not quite good enough to share with a bottle of Vintage Port.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful!

By Becky H from Washington, DC on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mature Blue Stilton:

This was perfect with a port wine!

Customer Reviews about the Mature Blue Stilton at igourmet