Farmstead Gouda With Cumin Seed (Leyden)

Farmstead gouda with whole cumin seeds, modeled after the Dutch Leyden tradition. Smith's Country Cheese builds a firm, aged gouda base and folds in cumin seeds that release earthy, warm-spiced aromatics. The seeds carry through every bite and grow more pronounced as the wheel ages.

At a glance

• Style: aged farmstead gouda with cumin seed (Leyden-style)
• Ingredients: cow's milk, salt, cumin seeds, cultures, enzymes
• Milk type: cow
• Dietary: vegetarian rennet options available; contains dairy
• Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, Massachusetts)
• Storage: keep refrigerated; rewrap tightly after opening

Best for

• World-cheese explorers building a global cheeseboard
• Pairing with lagers, pilsners, and amber ales
• Rye, pumpernickel, and seeded cracker spreads
• Gifting to fans of Dutch and Northern European foods
• Hosts who want a conversation-starter cheese

How to use / Pairings

Slice thin onto rye bread with sharp mustard and pickles. Shave over warm potato salad, melt into a grilled cheese with caraway bread, or cube alongside cured sausages. Pairs naturally with cold lager, aquavit, gin cocktails, and stone fruit.

Flavor profile

Buttery and firm with earthy cumin warmth, a nutty gouda base, and a long, gently spiced 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.