Lutjewinkel1916 spicy & creamy

This mature Noord-Hollands Gouda from NH Lutjewinkel strikes a nice balance between tangy and creamy. First you taste the full, buttery creaminess typical of a semi-hard cheese, then just enough bite follows to keep things interesting. The texture is firm yet supple, with a flavor that deepens without turning sharp or overpowering. That makes this an approachable cheese: one you’ll happily eat every day, but that also has something to say when it’s on the table.

The cheese is made from the milk of pasture-grazed cows and carries the PDO certification. Cut it into cubes or slices and let it come to room temperature first; that’s when the creamy, mildly tangy flavor really comes into its own.