Somerdale introduces new Irish Claddagh Bó range
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Somerdale International, importer of speciality British and Irish cheeses into the US, has launched a new extended range of great tasting Irish cheeses for both retail and foodservice customers. Building on the success of its original Claddagh Bó Irish Cheddar, the extended range will now include a Claddagh Bó Irish Whiskey Cheddar and a Claddagh Bó Irish Porter Cheddar.
All three cheeses are made by the O’Doherty family at their award-winning Old Irish Creamery located in County Limerick on the west coast of Ireland. Produced using grass fed milk and delivering superb taste and texture the new Claddagh Bó range represents the very best in the cheesemaking tradition of the Emerald Isle, according to Somerdale. The importer also believes the colourful and distinctive packaging of the range will give any cheese fixture or cheeseboard real standout appeal and theatre and will be sure to tempt the discerning cheese lover.
Available all year round, the new extended Claddagh Bó range comprises:
Claddagh Bó Original Irish Cheddar – sealed in a distinctive tricolour wax, this 12 month aged Cheddar is a perfectly balanced creamy Cheddar which has a natural sweetness that complements its buttery texture. Available in: 1 x 5lb Wheel; 12 x 14oz Truckles and Pre-Pack 12 x 7oz packs.
Claddagh Bó Irish Whiskey Cheddar – is a rich and creamy Irish Cheddar laced and flavoured with single malt Irish Whiskey giving a distinctive, strong and bold flavour. Available in: 1 x 5lb Wheel.
Claddagh Bó Irish Porter Cheddar – is a creamy Irish Cheddar is covered in original Irish Porter stout giving both a deep flavour and beautiful marbled look to this stunning cheese which will be a must for any specialty cheese counter. Available in: 1 x 5lb Wheel.
Commenting on the launch of the new range, Alan Jenkins, director at Somerdale International said: “British and Irish specialty cheeses are growing in popularity in the States. As such, we are focused on providing our retail and food service customers with a comprehensive range of great tasting authentic cheeses that will tempt and tantalise the tastebuds and provide real standout appeal on the cheese counter or as part of a menu. Our new extended range of Claddagh Bó Irish cheeses will deliver the taste, texture and demonstrable provenance that American cheese lovers are looking for not just around St Patrick’s Day but now all year round.”