Product Description
Westcombe Red was the one that brought real farmhouse Red Leicester back from extinction, and is close on its heels in terms of flavour and texture. If you only know Red Leicester from a factory produced version, do try this one.
Made at Westcombe Dairy, near Shepton Mallet in Somerset, home to the first of their cheeses that we stocked, the ever popular Westcombe Cheddar.
Made from the same raw milk as the Cheddar Westcombe Red is a take on a traditional Red Leicester.
Falling somewhere between the complex Traditional Cheddar and more delicate Aged Caerphilly, Westcombe Red is a mellow but characterful semi-hard cheese with a smooth, somewhat crumbly texture. Made in traditional cloth-bound ten kilo wheels and aged for around five months, Westcombe Red boasts a good depth of flavour with lasting notes of roasted nut and fresh summer grass.
Unpasteurised, not vegeterian
200g