Coolattin Cheddar
In production since 2003, Coolattin Cheddar are based near Tullow Co Carlow. Coolattin is a raw milk cheddar produced by Tom Burgess using only summer milk from his own herd. Tom has been producing top quality milk from his pasture fed cows in West Wicklow for twenty years. He wanted to develop a product which reflected this quality and decided it would be Mature Raw Milk Cheddar ‘Pasture to Cheddar the same day’.
‘The milk which used to make Coolattin Cheddar is special for a number of reasons. They process in the summer months, when the cows are grazing fresh clover-rich pasture only, the ideal diet for cheese processing milk. They use early morning milk, high in melatonin which aids relaxation & sleep. It is pumped directly to the cheese-vat, not stored or pasteurised, thus the natural goodness & flavour is preserved by our traditional cheese-making process. They add beneficial Lacto-bacilli & rennet to their milk, the curd is cut, scalded, drained & pitched. Then cheddared, milled, salted & mixed by hand. Following this, they put it in 40lb moulds and press for 2 days. It is then matured for over a year at 10C. During this time the unique combination of enzymes & proteins interact to create a gourmet experience of aroma, texture & full flavour which develops slowly from sweet fruit to a full nutty note.
Milk type: Cow
Style: Cheddar
Flavour: Sweet and fruity when young, developing more nutty flavours as the cheese ages
Paste: Hard texture, pale yellow colour, with occasional small fissures
Rind: Red waxed
Age: 12 months minimum
Format: 15-20kg wheels, 2kg sections
Rennet: Traditional
Pairings: Bordeaux Blends or Cider
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: Yes
Milk type: Cow
Style: Cheddar
Flavour: Sweet and fruity when young, developing more nutty flavours as the cheese ages
Paste: Hard texture, pale yellow colour, with occasional small fissures
Rind: Natural Rind
Age: 12 months minimum
Format: 15-20kg wheels, 2kg sections
Rennet: Traditional
Pairings: Bordeaux Blends or Cider
Season available: Available all year
Made with raw milk: No
