{"product_id":"colston-bassett-stilton-pdo-2","title":"Colston Bassett Stilton PDO Wheel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegarded as one of the best traditionally made, naturally crusted Stiltons in the country, and known as the king of British blues. Mature, with good blueing and rich, deep, herbaceous flavours that linger on the palate. Mellow and creamy, aged for at least eight weeks and made to time-honoured traditional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStilton was first recognised as a type of cheese at the beginning of the eighteenth century, named after the Cambridgeshire town where it is thought to have originated. It has held PDO status since 1996 and can only be made in the three adjacent counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, following traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColston Bassett and District Dairy was built in 1913, set up as a cooperative and funded by a group of local people. The milk is largely produced by the same local farms, all within a mile and a half of the dairy in the Vale of Belvoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as whole wheels, freshly cut from the 8kg Stilton truckle. If you would like a smaller cut portion instead, look for our standard Colston Bassett Stilton PDO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestion – \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-honey-olive-oil-crackers\"\u003eWALNUT, HONEY \u0026amp; OLIVE OIL CRACKERS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA walnut and honey cracker carries a wheel like this beautifully, the sweetness balancing the salt. Port is the obvious partner, though a sweet sherry works too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whole wheel on the table at Christmas is a proper statement. Scoop from the middle, do not carve a crater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePAM, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Quarter","offer_id":57002964222335,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half","offer_id":57003602280831,"sku":null,"price":136.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole","offer_id":57003602313599,"sku":null,"price":272.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/IMG_6301-scaled.jpg?v=1771762188","url":"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/colston-bassett-stilton-pdo-2","provider":"The Cheese Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}