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Jasper Hill Farm Willoughby 8 oz
🧀 Fudgy, smooth Vermont washed-rind — gently funky, buttery.
Jasper Hill Farm Willoughby | Washed Rind | Vermont | 8 oz
Willoughby is one of the most approachable washed-rind cheeses made in America — and Jasper Hill Farm, tucked into Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, is one of the most important artisan creameries in the country. Named after the pristine lake nearby, Willoughby is made from the milk of Jasper Hill's own Ayrshire cows, washed with brine to develop its characteristic rosy rind and that signature, gently funky aroma.
Inside, the paste is fudgy, smooth, and almost molten near the rind — rich and buttery, with a complexity that belies its mild demeanor. The funk is real but restrained: pleasantly dank rather than aggressive, making it the ideal entry point for anyone curious about washed rinds.
"Fudgy, pleasantly dank, and smooth in texture, this complex Vermonter comes from Jasper Hill, the great Northeast Kingdom cheesemakers. Its slight funk makes it the perfect gateway cheese for novices new to washed rind aromas. Pair it with your favorite Chenin Blanc or Vouvray."
— Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger 67 Gourmet.
- Producer: Jasper Hill Farm, Greensboro, Vermont
- Style: Washed rind, soft-ripened
- Milk: Pasteurized cow's milk (Ayrshire)
- Size: 8 oz
- Best With: Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, dry cider, crusty bread, honey, charcuterie
