In a recent assessment of supermarket mature cheddars, M&S British mature cheddar received the top rating overall. This cheddar, produced at Taw Valley Creamery in Devon, was noted for being rich and sharp with a buttery texture and some crystallisation.
For value, Sainsbury’s West Country farmhouse mature cheddar was highlighted as the best bargain. This cheese, made by Barber’s dairy in Somerset, is a protected designation of origin product, described as rich and nutty with a crumbly yet creamy texture.
Other notable mentions included Godminster the Mighty Middlewick Witch mature cheddar, which was rated as the best splurge due to its depth of flavour, sweet umami notes, and crunchy calcium crystals, earning a strength rating of five.