Extra Sharp Cheddar

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.