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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Ireland

Ireland is a rich, green and fertile land, home to five times as many cattle as humans. Butter and milk have been valued since ancient times and a new generation of cheese makers are now rediscovering old recipes and valuing cheese again. To make their extra sharp Shamrock Cheddar, cow's milk curd is scalded twice and is repeatedly cut and piled in order to remove the whey and break down the curd. This gives the cheese a unique texture and flavor. Shamrock Cheddar is aged for over 12 months and has a creamy, taut texture and sweet, grassy flavor.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 40 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.

More information for the Shamrock Cheddar

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(3), Firm(6), Flavorful(7), Rich(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Melted(3), Salads(4), Sandwiches(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4), Simple tastes(3)

Lovely cheddar

By Pat the tandem stoker

from Delaware on 2/2/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Nice with beer, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

This was a better-than-average cheddar, though not an all-around standout. It was delightful in flavor and could stand on its own. It was especially good with other light flavors, such as eggs and herbs or with crackers and salsa.

So-So

By Sue from NC on 4/22/2008

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

too many crystals

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

I bought this cheese based on the positive reviews, but was disappointed. The texture was very crumbly, which is fine, but there were "crystals" in the cheese that were not good at all. Also, when I buy a sharp cheddar I expect a good, strong, sharp taste, and this cheese did not deliver that.

The best x-tra sharp cheddar ever!

By Peaches

from Coudersport, PA on 4/19/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Amateur Chef, Cheddar aficionado, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

My favorite comfort food is macaroni and cheese and this cheese takes it to a new/higher level. Great for snacking and delicious added to salads. Make it a point of taking it along when I visit friends/family...

Beautiful!!!!

By Happy Girl from Middle East on 4/10/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

I am currently working overseas and to say the least the simple pleasures in life are not readily available. This cheese brings comfort and delight. I eat it with a very light cracker and I have shared with several of my co-workers and they are all anxiously awaiting their shipment. Thank you so much for such a delightful product.

cheese is good

By bob from africa on 12/1/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, slick, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

this cheese is amzing it tase so sucklient and crumbles in your mouth and i would advise anyone to get this cheese as it is the best one out there.

Yellow it is

By Tom

from Fort Valley, VA on 10/26/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

An excellent cheese for a cheese tray. I used this cheese as one of the cheeses for the first course of my tailgate party for the steeplechases. Everyone loved it and thought it an excellent example of Irish Cheddar.

Very nice cheese

By Racie

from Brewster, WA on 10/5/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

This cheese can be used a lot of ways: plain; with crackers, meat, or fruit; in sandwiches; and with wine or beer. It is not strong and has a great texture.

One of my favorite

By Will

from Richmond, Va on 9/10/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shamrock Cheddar:

I have ordered this cheese many times.
Has a nice, sharp taste.

Customer Reviews about the Shamrock Cheddar at igourmet