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(based on 3 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Scotland

Isle of Mull Cheese is made on the beautiful Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides, off the West Coast of Scotland. Sgriob-ruadh farm is a family owned dairy and the only dairy farm on the island. The Reade family uses unpasteurized milk from predominantly Friesian, the odd Ayrshire or Jersey, and more recently from Brown Swiss cows that have been introduced to the farm. The cows live on a diet of grass, herbs and draff (a distillery by-product of ground-up malted barley). When the cows are milked in the morning, the milk is taken directly from the milking parlor to the cheese-making vat. Approximately 20 wheels are made per day. The cheese is firm pressed, bound in cloth, and matured for up to 12 months in the the Reade's cellar.

The burn which flows past Sgriob-ruadh farm also supplies the water for the Tobermoray Distillery. Isle of Mull Cheddar, too, has a unique character, similar to that of a fine single malt. Isle of Mull is pale in color, and softer in texture than English cheddars. Tangy, spicy, laced with malted barley tones, this Scottish cheddar is a shining example of artisan cheese making.

Please Note: From time to time, blue veins develop in "Isle of Mull". This is a natural blueing considered by many to be a delectable bonus. Often this blueing is found in cheese of especially rich maturity.
Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Suitable for vegetarians.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Photo depicts 50 lb. truckle.

More information for the Isle of Mull Cheddar

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(3), Flavorful(3)

A good Cheddar

By Mike

from Boulder, CO on 10/29/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isle of Mull Cheddar:

Great on grilled cheese or a burger. Not spectacular, but very good. Not really worth mail-ordering.

Cheddary Goodness

By Cheese freak Chris from Holland, Mi on 10/4/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Savory sharpness

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isle of Mull Cheddar:

This cheese received rave reveiws from many of the 150 people tasting it on the cheese board at a wedding recently. we served it with apples, pears and baguette slices. I used the leftover crumbles to make delicious grilled apple quesidillas!

The taste of cream-through and through

By Podge

from Manassas, Virginia on 9/2/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Isle of Mull Cheddar:

This creamy, but firm, cheddar, pricked through with bleu veining, is delighful. When you bite into it your pallet is tantalized. I will buy this cheese again.

Customer Reviews about the Isle of Mull Cheddar at igourmet