Tag-Raw Milk, Lightly-Smoked Vermont Cheddar
Picked this up at Schnuck's (which I've been hitting up a lot more recently, looking for tasty/interesting cheeses). I can't remember the exact price, but I think it was between $16-18 a pound; something great that both Schnuck's and HyVee have started doing is to slice up their wheels into increasingly smaller pieces, making it possible to try a variety of exotic cheeses without breaking the bank. This is a pale butter color, and smells sweet and buttery, like a baby swiss, with a light, pleasant smokiness. Very mild (much milder than your typical smoked Gouda, for example) with a smooth texture. Light smoke flavor, along with complex, delicate flavors. Not at all sharp.
Overall, this is really nice. Probably best to enjoy on its own or with butter crackers, as any full-flavored wine or beer might easily overpower it.
