Best Blue Cheese at the 2024 Artisan Cheese Awards.

Barkham Blue is a semi-soft blue cheese made using pasteurised Guernsey milk and vegetarian rennet. Moulded into a distinctive ammonite-shaped round, it is salted in brine before being pierced to introduce oxygen, a crucial step in its maturation.

The rind develops naturally, creating a delicate balance of earthy notes on the rind. As the cheese matures, the buttery paste beneath the rind softens, resulting in a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The blue veining brings a measured sharpness that doesn’t overwhelm the cheese, allowing a buttery sweetness to shine through.

The texture is smooth and indulgent, thanks to the high butterfat content of Guernsey milk. The milk also contributes to the cheese’s distinctive golden hue, as Guernsey milk is naturally high in carotene. The result is a cheese that is as visually striking as it is complex in flavour — creamy, tangy and utterly moreish.

Vegetarian. Pasteurised.

Weights will vary due to the cheeses being handmade.