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    I’m looking for the sharpest cheddar and this ain’t it


    This is about as sharp as Tillamook medium. I was hoping for so much more.

    The Tillamook extra sharp is very good. I'm looking for something even stronger if possible. What should I try?

    by brnt927

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    3. Short-Imagination311 on

      I also don’t enjoy Cabot. I don’t know what all the rave is about. It lacks depth and flavor

    11. QueenMabs_Makeup0126 on

      Aged reserve cheddar from Aldi (in the gray and white wrapper) may be what you’re looking for.

    12. Pottheadpotato on

      I agree with anyone saying hooks 10
      Year cheddar! Or Widmer’s 10 year. That’s the sharpest one I’ve had.

    13. RickRussellTX on

      Kerrygold Irish cheddar

      Old Croc Australian cheddar

      English Coastal cheddar

      The first 2 are available in most grocery deli or cheese aisles. Third used to be carried by CostCo.

    14. falafel_ma_balls on

      It’s crazy how much worse Cabot and Tillamook have gotten. Rubber and no flavor. What ever happened the the crystals?!? The flakey goodness?!?

      Even their “two year” aged white cheddar tastes like it was made last week. Huge bummer

    15. oodja on

      Cabot’s Clothbound Cheddar is what you’re looking for.

      Otherwise the only Cabot cheese I’ll eat these days is their Wickedly Habanero.

    16. Prickly_Pocket on

      You’re looking for reserve cheddars . 1000-1200 days.

      You can also find things like 15 year cheddar. Thats too much for me though, way too bitter. But the 1000-1200 day range is literal perfection.

    18. Born-Taste9549 on

      You’re right this definitely isn’t it, try Costco. I know everyone says don’t go for mass produced but if you’re just looking and willing to try other Cabot, there is a white cheddar aged 3 years in a black wrapping. Grew up making cheese toast with it and when it’s warm and slightly melty, it’s freaking PHENOMENAL. Give it a try!

    21. SchroomerME on

      Rat Trap Cheddar XXX Colosse Cheese Pulaski NY. Bought five pounds every year we went steelhead fishing in the snow in the Salmon River. Made Mac and cheese casseroles that I carry with me to this very day.

    22. mahrog123 on

      Most of the small town creameries in Wisconsin have excellent super sharp cheddars.

      Burnett Dairy, Cady, Comstock Cheese and Ellsworth creameries are great if you’re near and I believe they all ship in the winter.

    23. karmagirl314 on

      The problem is that “Vermont” cheddar has replaced “New York” cheddar in most grocery stores, especially in the mass produced national brands. If you can find Cabot seriously sharp NY style cheddar, it blows the Vermont seriously sharp out of the water.

    26. wazzockAbroad on

      Try costco coastal cheddar. Made not too far from Cheddar gorge and is ok sharp. Not UK farmhouse level, but still good and well priced.

    28. CallidoraBlack on

      I find extra sharp to be sharper than seriously sharp. Your best bet is to get some decent extra sharp and forget it in the back of the cheese drawer in your fridge for about 2 years.

    29. GlowUpAndThrowUp on

      My favorite widely available is the Black Diamond Grand Reserve (green label) aged 3 years. It’s wonderfully sharp and crumbly while still becoming creamy when eating. Solid daily driver and I like it better than the original Seriously Sharp (because it changed big time…)

      Sharper yet? Their Vintage Reserve, aged 5 years. Heavy on the sharp and plenty of crunchy tyrosine crystals throughout.

      I’m sure there is better/ sharper out there, but these 2 are usually available in grocery stores with large cheese selections. The Vintage is hard to find but I find the Grand Reserve often.

      https://blackdiamondcheese.com/products/

    30. bhambrewer on

      That’s a good everyday all-round cheese, the black covered Cabot aged Cheddar in Costco is a superior beast.

    31. realplastic on

      I now use the coastal cheddar from Costco. I used to really love Cabot’s cheeses…the clothbound being an absolute staple in my pimento cheese.

    34. ThisIsDogePleaseHodl on

      Look for a cheese that has been aged a long time. The longer age is the sharper it gets.

    39. TropicalDragon78 on

      If I’m just grabbing one on a regular grocery store run I go with Old Croc Extra Sharp.

    40. macawGirl2u on

      Aldi has some very good sharp cheddars so does Trader Joe’s if you’re looking for the lower cost ones to try – if you’re looking for world class sharp cheddars they’ll cost you a pretty dime – and can run into the 100’s for a slice – of well aged perfection

    46. killerkitten115 on

      Move to Wisconsin and stop in some cheese factories. You can get 10-20yr aged cheddar for $20 a lb

    47. Zestyclose-Cap1829 on

      I bought some 7year cheddar from a dairy in Wisconsin and it was awesome.  My advice: call a couple small cheese makers in WI and ask what their oldest cheddar is and have it shipped.

    49. Hot_Government1628 on

      I gave up on this, too inconsistent. Their New York cheddar is my go-to now. I get several packs from Sam’s Club when I go

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