Cheese story
What is Mahón?
A Menorcan cow’s milk cheese often rubbed with oil and paprika.
Origin
Menorca, Spain
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
Spain
Region
Menorca
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-hard
Rind
rubbed natural rind
Ageing
2 to 10 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: buttery, tangy, salty, slightly sharp
Origin, protection and character
Mahón comes from Spain, especially Menorca. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
2 to 10 months
How to serve Mahón
tapas, grating, cheese boards
Good food matches
sherry
figs
almonds
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.
