Kerrygold Aged Cheddar with Irish Whiskey

http://www.kerrygold.com/usa/product_cheddar_whiskey.html

I treated myself to two new cheeses for the Fourth of July. I suppose it would have made more sense to pick two American cheeses, but... I didn't.

The first cheese I tried is this cheddar with Irish whiskey from Kerrygold. Cheese and whiskey you say?! I know, it is an unexpected combination. I've tried plenty of wine- and beer-infused cheeses, but never a whiskey cheese. I was most pleasantly surprised. The texture of this cheese is superbly creamy; it melts in your mouth.

The first thing you taste is a lovely, sharp, aged cheddar, but then you notice the warm, rich, "sitting in the library by the fireplace" flavor of a nice whiskey seeping in. It's delicious. Not really a summer cheese, though. I picture it being perfect on a cold winter night, served on a little platter with some strong cured meats, and of course some fine Irish whiskey to drink with it.

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars