5 Cheeses We Dare You To Try!
Here at igourmet.com we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by over 800 of the world’s best cheeses on a daily basis. While we all love a classic cheddar, or a triple creme from France, the ones that really get us talking are those unusual combinations that just have to be tried to be believed. Whenever we’re looking for something a little different to liven up a cheese plate, impress our globe-trotting friends, or just make Tuesday night more gourmet, these are the five cheeses we reach for. While they might be unfamilar, we encourage you to give them a try. Who knows? Perhaps you’ll just find a new favorite.
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Fourme Au Sauternes: Two French treasures, sauternes and Fourmed’Ambert, brought into an exquisite union by Belgian cheese maker Jacquy Cange. Why go to the bother of pouring a glass of sauternes to enjoy with your cheese? This blue is soaking in it! |
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Carr Valley Cocoa Cardona: We’ve been in love with the Cook family’s goat cheese for a while now, but the first time we tasted their cocoa-rubbed goat cheese, we were blown away. Rich, creamy, and unmistakably chocolaty, this is a stellar dessert cheese. |
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El Piconero Al Cognac: Pungent and acidic, this cheese is not for the faint of heart. This brute is washed in brandy, then coated with herbs and lard. Quite the youngster, this cheese has been turning heads since its inception in 2001. |
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Tartufino Speziato: While truffle-infused cheeses have been en vogue for centuries, this one really caught our attention. Rubbed with cinnamon and nutmeg on the rind, Tartufino Speziato hits the palate with high, warm spices notes, then melts away through the cheese to reveal the long, earthy flavor of white truffles. |
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Hereford Hop: From Charles Martell, maker of the infamous Stinking Bishop, comes this tasty treasure. Rubbed with toasted hops on the rind, this creamy cheese has a roasty-toasty flavor with a refreshing hoppy finish, just like your favorite California Imperial Ale. |
