Product Reviews and Ratings - Spain - Idiazabal from igourmet

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(based on 6 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Spain

This handmade, unpasteurized sheep's milk cheese comes from the Spanish Pyrenees. Idiazabal is naturally smoked with a hard but edible orange-brown rind. In the old days, Basque shepherds lived in small mountain huts and had no space to store and age their cheeses other than inside their stone chimneys. As it turned out, people enjoyed the smoky flavor that the cheese acquired from aging inside the chimneys, and Idiazabal spread throughout Spain. Today, Idiazabal is produced in more modern facilities, but the process is still all-natural. The cheese is as delicious as ever, and the quality is more consistent. We love its perfumy bouquet, and rich, buttery flavor and enthusiastically recommend Idiazabal as one of Spain's greatest cheeses.

Made from unpasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 7 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:

4.8 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(6), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3)

Idiazabalis great.

By susie from mchenry,il. on 5/31/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Idiazabal:

The smooth, creamy, smokey, flavor was great I tried 3 smoked cheeses and this one won hands down. I ordered more just this last week.

Sooooo subtle.

By SMallory777 from Sacramento, CA on 5/15/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Idiazabal:

The smoke flavor is so mild, it lets the grassy flavor of the milk slide through. I LOVE it! enjoy with a non smoked cured ham, Serrano, or Prosciutto.

Smoky, tangy -- outstanding

By Allison

from Broomfield, CO on 7/25/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Idiazabal:

I love, love, love this cheese! It's smoky and tangy (but not processed as many smoked cheeses are). It has the texture of cheddar, but it does not have that flavor. This is one I'll never tire of.

One of my very favorites!!

By Teal

from Baltimore, MD on 6/28/2007

Pros:

Delicious, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Out of hand anytime

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Idiazabal:

I fell in love with this cheese on a trip to Spain about 7 years ago. I saved the label and have been searching for it ever since....finally, found it [...]! Thank you so much!! I'll be back to purchase more 'Idazabal'.

Instantly among my favorites

By Yummy Dummy

from Meridian, ID on 4/20/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

I like Good Food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Idiazabal:

This cheese was better than I had expected. Loved the flavor, which was substantial but not overpowering. I also liked the texture, which was on the dryer side, but not flaky or hard. An excellent snack, and will be good on pasta, etc.

lovely!

By sleeveless from Huntington, WV on 3/10/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Melted, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Idiazabal:

A lovely, smoky, smooth, flavorful cheese. If you like smoked cheeses like smoked gouda and smoked cheddar, you will likely enjoy this, too.

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