Gortnamona

Origin: Ireland
Region: Co. Cork
Made by: Breda Maher, Cooleeney Farm
Type: Soft
Milk: Goat
Milk Treatment: Pasteurised
Coagulant: Vegetarian Rennet

The Mahers have been making cheese at their farm in the heart of Co Tipperary for four generations and Gortnamona is a belter.

Characteristics: snowy-white mould-ripened rind; creamy, runny interior; mushroomy and delicately goaty.

Best with: great grilled on top of a slice of fried black pudding.