Buxton Blue 
Buxton Blue is an English blue cheese made from cow's milk, a close relative of Blue Stilton. It carries PDO status and can only be made in and around Buxton, using milk from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or Staffordshire.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | England, United Kingdom |
| Specific Origin | Buxton, Derbyshire |
| Protection | PDO (1996) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Fat Content | 45% |
| Rind | Natural |
| Texture | Soft, artisan, blue-veined |
| Flavor | Tangy |
| Colors | Deep russet |
| Forms | Cylindrical |
What is Buxton Blue Cheese?
Buxton Blue is an English blue cheese and a close relative of Blue Stilton. Its production in Europe is regulated under Protected designation of origin laws, so it holds PDO status.
The rules are specific about geography. The cheese can only be made in and around Buxton, and the milk has to come from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or Staffordshire.
It is made from cow's milk and lightly veined, with a deep russet colouring. Most wheels are made in a cylindrical shape.
Serve it with a chilled glass of sweet dessert wine or ruby port.
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