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Anabasque
Landmark Creamery
Paoli, Wisconsin
is winner from Landmark
Creamery—which scored First
in its category at the 2023 ACS, a
2023 GFA, Bronze at 2023 WCA,
and Second in its category at the
2022 WCCC—is inspired by the
Basque-style sheep's milk cheeses
of Spain. Its terracotta-hued rind
is frosted with white bloom and
washed with brine throughout
its maturation to coax out savory
flavors. Anabasque has a warm,
milky quality that's gently sweet
from start to finish. Aromas of fresh
dough and lanolin play beautifully
with subtle notes of stone fruit,
making this a delightfully bright and
well-balanced cheese. LS
PAIR IT!
The floral, tangy sweetness and concentrated
citrus flavor of dried Satsuma Mandarins really
bring out Anabasque's savory side. –LS
Wischago
Hidden Springs Creamery
Westby, Wisconsin
Hidden Spring Creamery's
Wischago, modeled after
Manchego, earned First in
its category at the 2023 ACS.
Aged for six to seven months,
Wischago is dense in texture
and bold in character, with
a warm, meaty backbone.
It tastes like ripe and juicy
fruit with notes of honey that
lighten the cheese's deeply
savory profile, striking a
perfect sweet-salty balance
that keeps you coming back
for another bite. LS
Chipotle Cheddar
Henning's Cheese
Kiel, Wisconsin
Multi-award-winning Master
Cheesemaker Kerry Henning's
Chipotle Cheddar won First at
the 2023 ACS in its category.
is cheese is crafted with rich
and smoky chipotle peppers
that are carefully blended into
white cheddar, compliments
its creamy texture. It's as well
suited for snacking as it is
incorporated into recipes for a
zingy kick. AB
