Strathdon Blue
Strathdon Blue is a full-fat blue cheese made in Tain, Scotland, by Highland Fine Cheeses. It is made with pasteurised milk and vegetarian rennet, tastes tangy, and won a gold medal at the 2007 British Cheese Awards.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Specific Origin | Tain, Scotland |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Fat Content | Full-fat |
| Texture | Semi-soft, blue-veined |
| Flavor | Creamy, salty |
| Aroma | Rich |
| Rennet Type | Vegetarian |
What is Strathdon Blue Cheese?
Strathdon Blue is a creamy full-fat blue cheese made in Tain, Scotland. Bleu d'Auvergne is its main influence.
Highland Fine Cheeses, the company run by the Stone family of Tain, has produced it at Blarliath Farm since the 1990s. Another company made it before then. The milk comes from Ayrshire and Friesian herds in Caithness.
Production uses pasteurised milk and vegetarian rennet. The flavour is tangy.
The cheese took a gold medal at the British Cheese Awards in 2007. In 2021, Mini Cheddars released a limited edition Strathdon Blue flavour.
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