Ardrahan, Cork County, Ireland

Pasteurized cow’s milk / semi-soft / washed rind

Region : County Cork, south of Ireland

 

Ardrahan has an earthy, mushoomy farmhouse taste and aroma (similar to a Gubbeen or a Durrs) and also a zesty tang that enhances the rich buttery and meaty flavor. The edible washed rind is slightly sticky, has the same nuttym salty strong aromas one might expect from a ripe Munster or Livarot (but not as pungent).

 

This cheese is usually made in a wheel shape, and has an edible, full-bodied rind and a deep yellow interior. Ardrahan's interior is soft and elegant, somewhat like a camembert with a milky and slightly porous pate. It usually matures in four to eight weeks. As it ages, it takes on a tangy and smoky flavour.

 

Wines

Red : Cabernet Sauvignon, big fruity reds

 

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