Happy to see this at Costco (Canada). They usually have the Beemster Classic 18 month Gouda, but after the Royaal Grand Cru won I thought it would be hard to get or its price jacked up. Same price as the Classic.
If you have had the Classic 18 month aged, it's 80% similar. What sets this apart is the flavor has more body to it and it's creamier. To me, the classic has slightly more acrid/acidic notes but the Royaal is more mellowed out. Really good cheese, fun to try a world winning cheese, if you see it at Costco definitely pick it up.
by derpaderp2020