Stinky Cheese Tuesday is once again upon us, and this is a particularly stinky one indeed.  More like Rank Ass Cheese Tuesday.  Mighty tasty, but everyone in the surrounding cubicals is plotting their revenge.

Starting with the tamest, we’ve got a Singleton Dairy Double Gloucester.  Mild and creamy, soft and savory, this is a great all around cheese, especially for those who’s palates may not be as adventurous as others.  Interestingly enough, Single Gloucester cheese is a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) while the Double Gloucester is not.  Since the Double variety was more popular and produced in a larger area it did not qualify for the protection status.

Next is the slightly stinky BelGioioso Kasseri.  It is a Bulgarian cheese that is made from sheep’s milk, and has a flavor that is almost like an aged provolone mixed with a moist parmesan.  This one was a keeper, and the favorite of about half of the tasters.

Batting third is the Esprit de Liberté Comté.  This one has a mighty smell to it, reminiscent of a dank basement some weeks after a flood.  The taste, on the other hand, is exquisite.  It is almost like a sweet gruyere with an intensely nutty flavor that would have been elevated to perfection if eaten with a pear.

The stinkiest of the bunch was the Clawson Blue Stilton.  This is, without a doubt, the bluest cheese that I have ever brought in.  It is pungent enough for two cheeses, and strong enough to carry an ox up a mountain.  It is absolute heaven for anyone that has a love affair with blue cheeses.  This one was the winner for the day.  Unless you were too timid to try it.

Until next week, stay cheesy!