Vermont · United States
Cabot Vermont Cheddar.
A Vermont classic that delivers sharp, crystalline bite alongside creamy depth—aged to develop complex lactic tang and buttery undertones that linger on the palate. The texture walks a compelling line between dense and slightly crumbly, with a clean, savory finish that tastes less like commodity cheddar and more like what happens when farmer-owners actually care about quality.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Cabot Creamery is a cooperative of Vermont dairy farmers founded in 1919 in Cabot, Vermont.
Their sharp Vermont Cheddar is one of the best-selling American cheddars and has won multiple World Cheese Awards. The cooperative model, where farmer-owners share profits, has been central to Vermont's dairy economy for over a century.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Hard
- Rind
- rindless
- Age
- 3–18 mo
- Intensity
- 3 / 5
- Texture
- hard
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Cabot Vermont Cheddar's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for hard cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 30–60 min before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Use a sturdy knife, or break it into craggy chunks with a spike — shards and shavings beat neat slices.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Cabot.
47 pairings across 8 categories.
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Beer & Cider
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Where to find it
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