BLUE · 109 / 163
Huntsman
Layered English cheese combining buttery Double Gloucester with bands of tangy Stilton.
Milk & style
Cow’s milk • layered firm cheese and blue
Aged Components are aged separately; typically several months
Tang 4/10 · Funkiness 4/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Chutney, apples, roast beef and crackers
Wine
Ruby Port or English red blend
Beer
Brown ale or English bitter
More about this cheese
History & producer
Long Clawson Dairy, Leicestershire, England Huntsman is Long Clawson’s layered marriage of Double Gloucester and Blue Stilton. The farmer-owned cooperative began in 1912 with 11 local members and still draws milk from member farms around its Leicestershire dairy.
At the cheese counter
“Huntsman gives you two cheeses in one—mellow buttery Gloucester balanced by punchy Stilton.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Good – the Double Gloucester melts well while the Stilton adds tang; heat gently for even melting. GRATING: Good when cold, or crumble for visible blue pieces. SHAVING: Good when cold – shavings show both the Gloucester and Stilton layers.
Enjoy within
7–10 days after opening
Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.
