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Located in: Cheese, USA

Joe Widmer's family has been crafting cheese in Theresa, Wisconsin since his grandfather John Widmer arrived from Switzerland and settled in the heart of one of the richest cheesemaking areas in America more than 80 years ago. Much like a limited edition book or lithograph, every piece of Widmer cheese is handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality. Joe just became one of only eight certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers in America. Their reserve cheddars are marked, labeled with a vat number and production date, then placed in special curing rooms to age. While curing, the cheeses are inspected and turned by hand at regular intervals. This six year aged cheddar is rich with notes of caramel. While it is aged for a considerable period of time, it is still moist and creamy on the tongue with a noteworthy tanginess and slightly salty finish.

Awarded 1st Place in the American Cheese Society 2007 Awards in the Mature Cheddar: Aged Over 49 Months category.

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.
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More information for the Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(4), Creamy(3), Firm(7), Flavorful(8), Rich(7)

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(5), Simple tastes(3)

The Best Sharp Cheddar I have Tasted

By Rotten-Randal from South-Western Ohio....Go Buckeyes!!!!! on 1/15/2010

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Rich, Undescribabley-Great

Cons:

Pricey

Best Uses:

Cheese-and-Crackers, Melted, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

This is a great Cheddar cheese,perfect for snacking on,or grated on top of mac & cheese or any other dish where a Sharp Cheddar adds the perfect touch.My only problem with it is the price,too expensive to cook with,but grated on top helps make it last a little longer.Widmers also has a 4 year aged Cheddar that is a very close 2nd place Cheddar,plus cheaper.

This cheese rocks!

By vinbl1952

from Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin on 5/2/2009

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

I got this cheese because igourmet was out of the one I liked, and it was far and away better than the one I'd wanted. It's probably heresy to use it the way I do, which is to put it into macaroni and cheese, but, hey, I'm from Wisconsin, and this cheese takes that ordinary comfort dish to a brand new level. I also like it unadorned, with fruit and crackers. I don't know why another reviewer characterized this cheese as mild; on the contrary, it has the grainy tang of a well-aged cheese rather than the bitter bite of a conventional sharp.

WOW best cheddar we've eaten in a while.

By Guy

from Rapid City on 4/18/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

Fantastic, my whole family went nuts over this cheese.
We put it on a baked potato and wow was the sentiment.
Should have bought more....

Top 5 That I've had

By The Wizard

from Oakdale, Il on 3/9/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

Gone to fast

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes, Way above foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

I would be a foodie, but you have to eat stuff that tastes horrible with a smile, just because its fashionable. I'm a Dorset drum guy, but this is great. The only other Cheddar close to this is not offered here. It's from nasonville dairy in marshfield wi.. A 7 year cheddar thats excellent.

goood cheedar

By bandp

from wyoming on 2/22/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

luv sharp cheddar xtra

Good mild cheddar

By Mike

from Maine on 2/13/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Smooth

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Snacking

Describe Yourself:

A bit fussy about food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

I did not expect this to have such a mild flavor. I admit my preference is for sharp cheddar, though. But if you like mild cheddar, this could be for you.

all time fave

By julie p

from cocoa beach, florida on 11/13/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

I have reviewed this before, and it is one of my top faves..I love this cheese, and I don't like to share it!!!! MINE MINE!

I'm in love!

By julie (tarponjuli)

from cocoa beach, florida on 1/3/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Tastebud viagra

Best Uses:

Eating it with nothing

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

I love SHARP cheddar..this was the best I have found. I used to adore Black Diamond brand..but not anymore after trying this. This product would be wasted with anything else but a plain cracker. Anything else would hide the taste.I bought this during the '07 christmas holiday in a wine shop in Oriental,North Carolina (Croakertown).

Wonderful

By liz from NY on 12/17/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

This has the wonderful qualities of an aged cheddar. Marvelous flavor, that aged graininess, a wonderful experieince.

WOW

By CheddaChower from Essex, VT on 8/10/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar:

What an incredible cheddar! Once you try this its impossible to go back to the regular stuff. [...] Great find for cheddar heads!

Customer Reviews about the Widmer's Six Year Reserve Cheddar at igourmet