Tier 1: Baby Colston Basset Stilton

The best Stilton in the world is our opinion here at The Cheese Wedding Cake! Colston Bassett is one of the smallest dairies in the United Kingdom and they make their pasteurised cow’s milk Stilton using traditional methods of hand-ladled curds and animal rennet, which sets it apart from every other Stilton maker. The result of these methods give Colston Bassett Stilton a more luscious texture, creamy and full-bodied. The flavour is more complex and deeper than any other Stilton produced with vegetable rennet.

It has a wonderful, creamy texture with pale, ivory paste that edges onto amber as it gets nearer the rind and an even distribution of blue coloured veins. The beautiful looking rind is amber in colour, speckled with patches of white mould and the flavour of Colston Bassett Stilton is earthy and rich with a good tang of blue mould and a buttery finish.

Tier 2: Godminster Organic Cheddar

Made in Bruton, Somerset the Iconic Godminster Organic cheddar with its striking burgundy wax coating makes such a brilliant cheese for a celebration cake. This wonderfully creamy cheddar is matured for up to 12 months, at which point only the very best cheeses are selected to be made into the award-winning 2kg truckles. Godminster has a rich depth of flavour without the acidity that is sometimes associated with vintage cheddar, giving it a full and rounded flavour with a smooth and creamy texture.

All of Godminster’s cheeses are certified as organic by the Soil Association and as such contain no artificial preservatives.

Tier 3: Langres

This historic little French cheese is made in the Champagne region, mostly by small dairies as opposed to the traditional farms. The dip in the top of the wrinkly cheese, known as a fountain, is widely used by locals as a miniature reservoir for local speciality alcohols, such as Champagne, Brandy, Kirsch or Marc, and can differ according to the taste of the individual Cheesemaker.

The aroma of the Langres is quite strong, and the texture is smooth and firm. Do not be fooled by its stature. This little cheese has a wonderfully full flavour that is rich with a spicy tang.

Tier 4: Cerney Ash Goats Cheese

Cerney Ash is a delightfully fresh goats cheese hand made in Gloucestershire. It has a lovely soft and crumbly texture with a mild lemony flavour.

This soft half-pyramid shaped goats’ milk cheese is made according to a traditional French recipe for Valençay (AOP) and using the farm’s own unpasteurised goats’ milk. Cerney Ash is a multi award winning little cheese. It has scooped numerous top prizes over the years including “Best goats cheese” at the world at the World Cheese Awards and is a firm favourite with us here at The Cheese Wedding Cake!