Product Reviews and Ratings - Ireland - Ardrahan from igourmet

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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Ireland

Ardrahan is a glorious washed-rind, semi-soft cheese from the south of Ireland. It has a creamy, nutty palate similar to a Swiss Appenzeller. As the rind is repeatedly washed in salt water, the cheese takes on a beefy, savory pungency. Ardrahan is made exlcusively by Mary Burns on the Burns family farm in Duhallow - a County Cork town reputed for its clean environment and rich pastures. Ardrahan has won several awards, with judges repeatedly finding it a complex, flavorful, zesty cheese. We concur.

Suitable for vegetarians.
Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 3 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:

3.9 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

62% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(3), Creamy(4), Flavorful(6), Nutty(3), Rich(4)

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4), Health conscious(4)

not what i expected but good

By none

from indiana on 5/1/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Rich

Cons:

Bitter, Overripe, To soft to handle

Best Uses:

Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

i would not purchase this cheese again

If You Love Bold Flavors. . .

By Jolie Flora

from Menlo Park, CA on 1/9/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

I have to warn people that this is a very "stinky" cheese--not in a bad way, mind you, but a very, very good way. You might want to wrap and store in tupperware or its aroma will permeate your fridge. This a wonderful example of what can be done with cow's milk to make a complex, bold and extremely flavorful cheese. On the nutritional side, it is a great choice if you want to enjoy cheese without overdoing it calorically. One ounce is 100 kcal and 8 grams of fat, and that is a nice amount because of the richness and full flavor.

Ardrahan

By JAMES

from Bucyrus kansas on 7/26/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

an easily forgettable cheese that leaves you wondering if there isn't something better

Proud to be Irish

By Mike

from Virginia Beach, VA on 4/28/2008

Pros:

Distinctive, Flavorful

Cons:

Tough to find

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

First tasted in a restaurant’s "Cheese Plate"
I'm in love with this cheese.
Phenomenal taste and texture--truly stands out on its own.
I now look for it EVERYWHERE. I hope IGourmet will restock this cheese!

Not for the faint-nosed!

By Cheese Enthusiast

from Sandpoint, ID on 1/16/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Stinky

Cons:

aftertaste

Describe Yourself:

Cheese enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

I couldn't get past the nose - we had a cheese-tasting party, and everyone agreed that this had to live in a bag, only taken out to be sliced and immediately put back! I offered the remainder to anyone who liked it, and no one stepped up. It's defintely interesting, and neat to have tasted it, but the scent and the after-taste were *so like ripe feet that it's not going into my basket again.

Great but not for the faint hearted

By Grace Garland

from Hixson, TN on 11/19/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

We had it at a cheese tasting and it was the strongest tasting, but my favorite of the five we tried. Not for the "Kraft Cheese" set.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

nutty party in your mouth

By Al from Korea on 8/14/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

One of the top five cheeses I've ever put in my mouth. The flavor is very nutty and is a delight. Highly recommend!

Waxing Poetic !

By BuffaloGael

from Buffalo, New York on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Cut, Just Munch, Open, Order again

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Ardrahan:

When writing these reviews, I'm afraid I'm sounding like a cheerleader. Alas those days are long gone ! [...]I originally ordered this cheese as a 'try-out', being an Irish American, I couldn't resist. The flavor is wonderful, even for the most discerning palate. This one is deffinitely a 'keeper'

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