Westcombe Cheddar – A True Somerset PDO Artisan

Raw milk, cloth-bound, and bursting with bold, complex flavour

Westcombe Cheddar is a traditional, unpasteurised Somerset cheddar made by the Calver family – one of just three remaining producers of true artisan Somerset Cheddar with PDO status. Crafted with raw milk from their own herd, pint starters, and animal rennet, this cheese is cloth-bound and aged for at least a year to develop a rich, deep, and complex flavour.

Made daily at their historic dairy since the 1890s, Westcombe reflects generations of expertise and refinement. Under cheesemaker Tom Calver’s guidance, this cheddar has evolved into one of the UK’s finest – bold, savoury, and occasionally streaked with natural blue veining that adds to its character and charm.

Winner of Best PDO Cheese and Best Cheddar at the 2017 British Cheese Awards.

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