Blarney is an Irish cheese made in the Gouda style, named for the village and castle in County Cork. It reflects Ireland’s pasture-based dairying applied to a Dutch method, and the combination produces a cheese with its own distinct character.

Flavor Profile

Blarney is a semi-hard cheese with a smooth, supple paste and a deep golden color drawn from grass-fed milk. The flavor is mild and buttery with a gentle nutty sweetness and a clean, mellow finish. It is rounder and richer than most young Goudas thanks to the quality of Irish pasture milk.

How to Use

An easy everyday cheese. It slices cleanly for sandwiches, melts smoothly for toasted sandwiches and gratins, and cubes well for platters. Its mildness makes it broadly appealing and a good option for guests who avoid stronger cheeses.

Pairing Suggestions

Pair with an Irish stout, a dry cider, or a light red. Serve with soda bread, apple slices, chutney, and cured ham.

Storage

Wrap in wax paper and store in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Keeps well for three to four weeks.