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Quickes Traditional

Devonshire Red Clothbound Cheese

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Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2021

Devonshire Red Clothbound Cheese is a distinctive, handcrafted cheese produced by Quickes Traditional Ltd., a renowned cheesemaker based in Devon, England. This unique cheese is notable for its deep, rich red color, which is naturally derived from the addition of annatto, a South American seed.


The cheese is matured for around 6 months, during which it develops a robust, slightly tangy flavor with earthy undertones, characteristic of the traditional Cheddar-style cheeses from the region. The clothbound nature of the cheese refers to the traditional technique of wrapping the cheese in cloth during the maturation process, which allows the cheese to breathe and develop a more complex flavor profile.

About Quickes Traditional

Quickes Traditional Ltd. is a cheese producer based in Exeter, Devon, known for producing traditional artisan cheeses using methods that date back centuries. The company operates on Home Farm, where they craft cheeses from milk produced by their own herd of cows.


They specialize in cheddar but also produce a variety of other cheeses, including flavored variants and those made from sheep's milk. The aging process of their cheeses can last up to 24 months, contributing to their rich flavors.