Cheese story
What is Ardrahan?
An Irish washed-rind farmhouse cheese with rich earthy character.
Origin
County Cork, Ireland
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Ireland
Region
County Cork
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft washed-rind
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
4 to 8 weeks
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: earthy, savoury, pungent, buttery
Origin, protection and character
Ardrahan comes from Ireland, especially County Cork. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
4 to 8 weeks
How to serve Ardrahan
cheese boards, melted dishes
Good food matches
stout
chutney
potatoes
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
