North Holland · Netherlands
Old Amsterdam.
Crack through Old Amsterdam's distinctive black wax to discover a dense, caramel-colored paste that shatters pleasantly on the tongue. Waves of butterscotch and toasted nuts unfold with each bite, their sweetness tempered by a mineral saltiness that keeps the richness in check—this is aged Gouda at its most indulgent, with buttery notes that linger like toffee.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Old Amsterdam is a brand of aged Gouda-style cheese, created by Westland cheese company in 1985.
Its distinctive black wax coating and premium positioning made it one of the Netherlands' best-known export cheeses. Despite being a commercial brand rather than a PDO, it maintains consistent quality and worldwide recognition.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Hard
- Rind
- wax
- Age
- 12–18 mo
- Intensity
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are calibrated against reference cheeses. This is Old Amsterdam's fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Estimated values — based on similar cheese family data
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Old.
29 pairings across 10 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Spirits
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
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