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Hard Cheese

If you’re looking for firm and flavorful cheeses look no further! We have a varied assortment of some of the finest hard cheese from across the globe. Dense and complex our savory hard cheese pack flavor into any dish. Super sliceable and easy to grate thanks to their drier nature our salty savory hard cheeses are perfect for all manner of different dishes and culinary applications! So whether you prefer the crumbly classic Italian Parmigiano Reggiano or the more buttery Spanish Manchego we have a slew of absolutely delicious hard cheeses to suit any dish or flavor profile. Browse through our range of expertly selected gourmet cheeses below! 
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Essex Manchego - 6 Months
from Spain by Finca Sierra de la Solana
 
Ossau Iraty Reserve, AOP - Aged 6 Months
from France by Saloirs de Louis
 
Hornbacher - 12 Months
from Switzerland by Kaserei Fritzenhaus
 
Comte Fort St. Antoine - Aged 12 Months
from France by Marcel Petite
 
Mimolette - Aged 6 Months, Pre-Cut
from France by Isigny
 
Secret de Compostelle
from France by Agour
 
Hot Pepper Cheddar
from United States by Plymouth Artisan Cheeses
 
Mahon, Reserve - 12 Months
from Spain by Mitica
 
Vellon de Fuentesauco Zamorano DOP - Raw Milk
from Spain by La Antigua
 
Sheep Milk Cheese with White Truffles
from Spain by La Antigua
 
Wilde Weide Gouda - 15 Months
from Netherlands by L'Amuse
 
Grana Padano Aged Over 16 months
from Italy by Lombardy
 
Dunbarton Blue Cheddar
from United States by Roelli Cheese Haus
 
Aries - Aged Alpine Style Cheese
from United States by Shooting Star Creamery
 
Sagittarius - Gouda Style Aged Cheese
from United States by Shooting Star Creamery
 
Jake's Aged Gouda - Aged 12 Months
from United States by Jake’s Gouda
 
Red Rock - Blue Cheddar Cheese
from United States by Roelli Cheese Haus
 
Faultline - Aged 6 Months
from United States by Central Coast Creamery
 
Cheddar - Extra Sharp, Aged 2 Years
from United States by Shelburne Farms
 
American Cheese - Sliced
from United States by New School
 
Rispens Sheep Milk Gouda
from Netherlands by Fromagerie L’Amuse
 
Queso Anejo - Aged 1 Year
from Spain by Senorio de Cameros
 
Sweet Annie - Gouda Style Sheep Cheese
from United States by Landmark Creamey
 
Il Pastore - Aged 4 Months
from Italy by Mitica
 
Carefully - Raw Milk Cheese
from United States by Parish Hill Creamery
 
Paski Sir
from Croatia by Paska Sirana d.d. Pag
 
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Mexican Cotija Cheese
from Mexico by La Chona
 
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What is Hard Cheese?

So what is hard cheese exactly, and how is it different from any other cheese? Thanks to a process that rids the cheese almost entirely of moisture through extreme pressure and a long aging process intense umami flavors develop, along with a crumbly firm texture. As they age they not only intensify in flavor but they also develop natural salt crystals, adding a pleasing crunch and a wonderful diversity of texture.


Don’t Toss Those Cheese Rinds!

No need for a coating of wax or cloth exterior, these cheeses age for such a long period that they develop their own rind. This hard exterior is where the flavors become even more intense. Though rather too tough to be eaten enjoyably, the rind is an amazing flavoring agent that can be added to all manner of dishes like soups, stews, and sauces, adding a rich decadent flavor.


Hard cheeses are a favorite category for a reason - these are the cheeses used to shave over risotto or to pack flavor into a fondue. We are always on the lookout for exciting new cheeses making our selection one of the largest and finest available. We have everything from classics like Gruyere and aged Cheddar to brand new artisan cheeses. From small passionate startups to large well-established cheese makers the common factor among all our purveyors is high-quality products. With so many delicious options to choose from, both new and old, why not take this opportunity to experience both!

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