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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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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Creamy(3), Flavorful(5)
Best Uses:
After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(3)
Describe Yourself:
Foodie(3), Health conscious(3)
 
Ardrahan
By JAMESVerified Purchaser 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

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

 
Proud to be Irish
By MikeVerified Reviewer 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

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 EnthusiastVerified Reviewer 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

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 GarlandVerified Reviewer 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

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

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 BuffaloGaelVerified Reviewer 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

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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