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Extra Sharp Cheddar

Extra Sharp Cheddar

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Made and shipped by Smith's Country Cheese

Ships from Winchendon, MA, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout. UPS Ground rate plus a $5 insulated tote and ice pack per order.

Ships cold from Winchendon, MA. A $5 insulated tote and ice pack is added per order, the same fee Smith's charges when you buy direct. UPS Ground rates shown at checkout.

Aged at least a full year for bold, tangy bite and crystalline crunch. Smith's Country Cheese Extra Sharp Cheddar develops deep flavor through patient aging. As the wheel matures, crystalline pockets form throughout, adding satisfying texture and concentrated cheddar character.

At a glance

  • Style: extra sharp farmstead cheddar, aged 12+ months
  • Ingredients: cow's milk, salt, cultures, enzymes
  • Milk type: cow
  • Dietary: vegetarian rennet options available; contains dairy
  • Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, Massachusetts)
  • Aging: minimum 1 year
  • Storage: keep refrigerated; rewrap tightly after opening

Best for

  • Serious cheddar fans who want full intensity
  • Cheese boards with apple, honey, and chutney
  • Wine pairings featuring big reds
  • Standalone tasting flights
  • Gifting to artisan cheese collectors
  • Holiday entertaining and gifting

How to use / Pairings

Cube onto cheeseboards with apple slices, honey, and walnuts. Shred over baked potatoes, grate into sharp cheddar biscuits, or eat in thick slices with crusty bread. Pairs with cabernet sauvignon, syrah, vintage port, and Belgian dubbel.

Flavor profile

Bold, tangy, and crumbly with deep cheddar intensity, crystalline crunch, and a long, sharp finish.

About Smith's Country Cheese

Smith's Country Cheese is a family-run farmstead creamery in Winchendon, Massachusetts, producing small-batch goudas and cheddars from milk sourced on their working dairy farm.

Made by Smith's Country Cheese, based in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

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  • Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
  • Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
  • Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging

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Product facts

Made by
Smith's Country Cheese
Maker based in
Winchendon, Massachusetts
Contains
Milk
Great for
  • Cheese boards with apple, honey, and chutney
  • Wine pairings featuring big reds

Diet and allergen details come from the maker's label or listing. Please check the package before use.

Questions about Extra Sharp Cheddar

Who makes Extra Sharp Cheddar?

Extra Sharp Cheddar is made by Smith's Country Cheese. A family-run dairy farm and creamery in Winchendon, Massachusetts, making farmstead Gouda, cheddar and Havarti from its own herd's milk since 1985. It ships directly from the maker when you order on Madeline's.

Where is Smith's Country Cheese based?

Smith's Country Cheese is based in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

What allergens does Extra Sharp Cheddar contain?

Contains: Milk. Always check the package label for allergies or dietary needs.

What is Extra Sharp Cheddar good for?

The product listing recommends it for cheese boards with apple, honey, and chutney; and wine pairings featuring big reds.