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New & Award Winning Cheese

#1: Kern

Made by Lynher Dairies in Cornwall, this was named Global Champion at the Global Cheese Awards in September. Cheesemakers said “ ... A huge achievement for us and a great recognition of the passion and attention to detail of the people who help us.
”The Global Cheese Awards has been running for over 160 years, offering producers and retailers from around the world the chance to showcase their very best. Thousands of entries are submitted each year.

#2: Cropwell Bishop's Blue Stilton

Was named Supreme Champion at the 2025 Virtual Cheese Awards. This prestigious award was given for its rich flavour, creamy texture, and hand-made quality, which judges described as having a "brothy, marmite flavour". The creamery was recognised for its traditional cheesemaking methods and the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status of its Stilton. 

#3: Baron Bigod

Made by Jonathan and Dulcie Crickmore from milk from their herd of French Montbéliarde cows. It is a true winner - including Best British Cheese for the second year in a row by Fine Food Digest and won two Gold medals at the British Cheese Awards 2024 to go with its Silver medal at the World Cheese Awards.  (V+nP)

#4: Smoked Lincolnshire Poacher

Is this the SMOKIEST? It’s certainly one of the punchiest smoked cheeses we could find! Lincolnshire Poacher is one of our favourites – and packs a great punch already, but with the addition of the smoke it becomes a true belter. The cheese spends a full 24 hours in the Smokehouse!  (nV+nP)

#5: Queijo de Ovelga Amanteigado

Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado, a soft, raw sheep’s milk cheese made with thistle rennet was judged against 4,786 competing cheeses from 47 countries and by 240 judges from 40 countries. The judges, split into groups of two or three, were assigned a table of roughly 45 cheeses. Each cheese on the table was judged blind until a winning cheese was selected. The winner proceeded to a super jury of international cheese experts - and this won! (V+nP)

#6: Boy Laity

Made by Curds and Croust in Cornwall, this is a double award winner, and new to us - it also won Bronze at the Virtual Cheese Awards. A traditional mould-ripened premium Camembert- style cheese with rich, bold and buttery texture - heading more complex and pungent once ripe. (nV+P)

#7: Montgomery Extra Mature

Won Best Cheddar at the 2025 Virtual Cheese Awards, placing 3rd overall in the competition. The cheese, made by J.A. & E. Montgomery Ltd. in Somerset, was also named Best Traditional Extra Mature Cheddar in a 2025 Good Food Magazine article and praised for its nutty, spicy, and complex flavour profile. (nV+nP)

#8: Old Winchester

Old Winchester cheese has won numerous awards, including Great Taste Awards, British Cheese Awards, and the Artisan Cheese Awards. Recent accolades include a 2-Star Gold at the Great Taste Awards in 2024, a Bronze at the World Cheese Awards in 2024, and a Silver at the 2024 British Cheese Awards.  (nV+P) 

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