During olden days, England was the only place where Cheddar cheeses were made. However, many countries all over the world manufacture Cheddar today.
Any cheese producing company or any of the artisan manufacturers in any corner of the world can label the cheese produced by them as 'Cheddar' since it is not protected like other cheese names or brands. 
Cheddar cheese, the most widely purchased and eaten cheese in the world is always made from cow's milk. It is a hard and natural cheese that has a slightly crumbly texture if properly cured and if it is too young, the texture is smooth. It gets a sharper taste as it matures, over a period of time between 9 to 24 months. Shaped like a drum, 15 inches in diameter, Cheddar cheese is natural rind bound in cloth while its colour generally ranges from white to pale yellow. However, some Cheddars may have a manually added yellow-orange colour.
Joseph Harding, the "father of Cheddar cheese" who invented modern cheese making techniques described the ideal quality of original Somerset Cheddar as "close and firm in texture, mellow in character or quality, rich with a tendency to melt in the mouth and has full and fine flavour somewhat like hazelnut!"

Cheddar

Grafton Village Cheese Company

Grafton Village Cheese Company from the town of Grafton, Vermont produces handcrafted, raw milk aged Cheddars, Cave Aged cheeses plus a selection of speciality cheeses. Their cheddars date back to 1892 when farmers used to deliver milk to the creamery. The cheddars are aged from one year to four years with each year adding a new flavour profile to the cheese. The company sources their milk from local dairy farms which gives the cheese a high content of butterfat and characteristic flavour and taste. They offer different types of Cheddars, some smoked, some aged while others are cave aged.
Cave Aged Cheddar- Clothbound CheddarAged Cheddars- Maple Smoked Cheddar- One Year Aged Cheddar- Two Year Aged Cheddar- Three Year Aged Cheddar- Four Year Aged Cheddar- Smoked Chili Cheddar

Grafton Village Cheddar

Shepsog is a mixed milk cheese made by the Grafton Cooperative Cheese Company in Vermont. High-quality sheep's and cow's milk is used to make a stunning wheel of cheese, which is then aged in Grafton’s caves for a minimum of five months. This cheese is available only in fall and winter.
Complex and earthy, Shepsog develops a butter-yellow semi-firm paste during its ripening period encased by a velvety rind of white and grey moulds. Its flavour is rich and round, with a nutty and sweet finish. The cheese pairs well with a Syrah.
This celebrated cheese has won many international awards including Super gold at the 2014 World Cheese Awards. It has been judged as one of the world's 62 best cheeses.

Shepsog

Bear Hill is a washed-rind alpine style cheese, made with 100% sheep milk by the Grafton Village Cheese Company in Vermont. Named for the bluff overlooking Grafton Village, the Bear Hill is aged for 5 months to produce a mild, milky, nutty flavour with a hint of fruity sweetness. This original American cheese pairs beautifully with many different beers and wines such as Alsace Riesling, a Pinot Blanc, or a Gruner Veltliner.

Bear Hill

Bismark is a raw sheep's milk cheese made by the Grafton Cooperative Cheese Company in Vermont, United States. It is a cave aged cheese, meaning Bismark is carefully matured in Grafton's cave for a minimum of three months before being sold in the market. This light and crumbly cheese is named after a legendary and majestic Vermont ram from the late 19th century. It starts soft, sweet and tangy and builds to a hazelnut, creamy finish with notes of butter. As the cheese ages, they are replaced by more complex, aged characters. It pairs well with a bright, fruity red wine.
This celebrated cheese has won many international awards including Super gold at the 2014 World Cheese Awards. It has been judged as one of the world's 62 best cheeses.

Bismark

The Barnburner is a 2 hour cold smoked cheddar style cheese made from unpasteurized cow’s milk from Grafton Village Cheese. This annatto smoked block is made at the original facility in Grafton VT. When the cheese arrives at CFC we bandage and lard the blocks before taking them into the cave and aging them 4+ months.

Grafton Village Cheese Company

Cheddar

Grafton Village Cheddar

Shepsog

Bear Hill

Bismark

Barnburner

2 Year Aged Cheddar Bar / Cryo

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