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Castello Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar Castello Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar
Castello Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar Castello Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar

Castello Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar

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With its wide complexity of flavor, this extra mature English cheddar cheese will pleasantly surprise you. First you will notice the crunch, as salty crystals pop on your tongue. Then the punch, as tangy aromas storm your taste buds. Utterly satisfying, as you’d expect from a Gold Medal Winner at the 2015 British Cheese Awards. Castello Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar is great as an indulgent snack on its own but is a sharp companion to other cheeses as part of a cheese board.

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  • Tasting notes
    • Brown butter notes
    • Hints of caramel and rum
    • Distinctively sweet
    • Savory
    • A hint of sharp
    • Fruity
    • Rich taste

    Castello Tickler Extra Mature English Cheddar is typically matured for 17 months for a distinctively sweet and sharp flavor and a unique remarkably crumbly texture. It is tangy and fruity with a crisp crunch.
  • Texture
    • Dense structure
    • Remarkably crumbly
    • Rich and smooth body melting slowly in your mouth
    • Complex
    • A subtle crunch of protein crystals that tickle your taste buds

    Even with its smooth texture, Castello Tickler Extra Mature English Cheddar Cheese will crumble in your hands and leave a light scent of caramel in your mouth, bite after bite.
  • Strength
    5 out of 6. Strong.

    This cheddar cheese is generous in its taste and has a rich complex profile, appreciated by our fellow cheese lovers.
  • How it's made
    • Creatively crafted in the UK from fresh cow's milk
    • Strictly following traditional Cheddar methods with Castello craftmanship
    • Typically slowly matured for 17 months, for a rich flavor profile and unique protein crystals that add that delicate crunch
    • Each cheese is inspected for quality before going into a pack
    • Castello Tickler Extra Mature English Cheddar Cheese is produced in Devon, England from the milk of cows grazing on pastures all year round in England’s Devon countryside. And it shows.
  • How to use
    • Slice or cube and eat on its own
    • Serve on top of bread or crackers
    • Pick a pairing and enjoy as an indulgent snack
    • Serve on a cheese platter as an appetizer, a snack or a dessert
    • Make a delicious grilled cheese sandwich
    • Crumble on top of warm food
    • Make a creamy risotto
    • Try it in one of our recipes!

    Incorporating Castello Tickler Extra Mature English Cheddar Cheese in your dinner or lunch is sure to add a very indulgent and special flavor that will elevate your meal. Try crumbling it on your salads for extra taste or experiment with pasta dishes.
  • Goes well with
    Enhance the flavour of your cheese with food and drink pairings. Choose a favourite and immerse yourself in a new and surprising taste combination.
    Ale
    Ale
    RIESLING
    RIESLING
    MERLOT
    MERLOT
    CORN
    CORN
    ONION CHUTNEY
    ONION CHUTNEY
    ROASTED ALMONDS
    ROASTED ALMONDS
  • Did you know
    • Cheddar is a traditional British cheese type. The first record of cheddar cheese dates back to the 12th century
    • Castello Tickler Cheddar recipe was first made in 2007
    • Our Castello Extra Mature Tickler Cheddar was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2015 British Cheese Awards
    • The largest cheese sculpture in the world was made from cheddar cheese and weighed a whopping 1,523 lbs.
  • Where to buy
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