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Old Winchester

  • Made from pasteurized cow's milk

  • Country of origin: England

  • Region: Landford

  • Family: Gouda

  • Type: hard

  • Texture: firm

  • Aroma: nutty

  • Vegetarian: yes

  • Synonyms: Old Smales

  • Made from pasteurized cow's milk

  • Country of origin: England

  • Region: Landford

  • Family: Gouda

  • Type: hard

  • Texture: firm

  • Aroma: nutty

  • Vegetarian: yes

  • Synonyms: Old Smales

Old Winchester, popularly known as Old Smales is a matured version of Winchester. It is made from pasteurised cow's milk and vegetarian rennet and has a firm texture and nutty flavour. As it ages, Old Winchester develops a more robust taste. Due to its similar characteristics, it is often compared to the popular Dutch cheese, Gouda. Since Old Winchester is made with vegetarian rennet, it is used as a replacement for hard Italian cheeses. 

It has won many awards, including Gold and Silver at the Artisan Cheese Awards Melton in 2021 and Bronze in the Export Class at, British Cheese Awards in 2022.

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