Mahon

What is Mahon Cheese?

Mahón named after the port of Mahón on the Menorca island, Spain, is an unpasteurised cow's milk cheese produced by various dairies. Mahón is a hard cheese with a buttery, salty and sharp taste. During maturation, the cheese is hand-rubbed with olive oil and paprika giving it a soft, fruity flavour. Mahón is sold at different ages ranging from 2 months to 10 months.

Artesano Mahón (Artisanal Mahón or Maó artesà or Mahón artesano) is aged up to 5 months and is superior in flavour to the aged version. The texture is close and dense, with occasional holes throughout the paste, which is ivory in colour.

Mahón Reserva (Aged Mahón) is aged up to 12 months, is harder and drier in texture and saltier in taste.