Unpasteurized Cow Milk
Whitney is a Jasper Hill Creamery original, inspired by the classic, mid elevation mountain cheeses of Europe. It has a smooth, semi firm, meltable texture and is washed with a mixture of morge—a naturally cultured brine—and spent yeast from the tanks of La Garagista, a natural winery in Vermont which brings a floral funk to the rich but mellow paste.
Store in the refrigerator.
When this cheese is young it has a smooth texture and rich buttery flavor. As it ripens the flavors deepen to toasted nuts, bacon, cauliflower and creme fraiche. The milk comes from the Ayrshire Cows at Jasper Hill who spend much of their time out on pasture.
1 wheel, approximately 8 ounces
Jasper Hill Farm, located in the Northeast Kingdom, has a small herd of Ayrshires that are quite spoiled. The cows go out on a fresh piece of pasture after every milking during the spring summer and fall and are fed a ration of dry hay through the winter, when they stay in avoiding harsh winter wind and snow and listen to a great selection of jazz and classical music. These healthy happy cows are taken care of by Andy Kehler, who has worked with his brother Mateo Kehler since 1998 making superior cheeses.
Love this and Alpha Tolman -- great mild snack cheeses with enough interesting flavors going on to not be boring.
Fabulous cheese. Big fans here (including Swiss husband!).
