Cheese story
What is Durrus?
A handmade Irish washed-rind cheese from West Cork.
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: mildly pungent, buttery, earthy
Origin, protection and character
Durrus 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 Durrus
cheese boards, baking, sandwiches
Good food matches
white wine
apples
bread
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.
