Vermont does so many things right, and one thing that all Vermonter's should be proud of is our farmers and farmsteads, which produce some of the best dairy products in the world. From creamy milk to sharp cheddar cheese, Vermont is home to world-class cheese making. With this list, we have found the best cheese in Vermont and where to find it. Let's dive in and take a closer look at the best Vermont cheese.
1. Cabot Creamery
Perhaps the most recognizable cheese maker in Vermont, Cabot Creamery produces an array of fabulous cheeses, some of which continuously win national acclaim. The great thing about Cabot is that you can find their cheese at almost every single grocery store, gas station, and general store in Vermont. You can also visit their Farmer's Store in Waterbury Center and their Village Store in Cabot, Vermont.
2. Jasper Hill Farm
Jasper Hill Farm makes arguably the finest soft cheeses in Vermont, maybe in the whole U.S, for that matter. Their signature cheeses are Oma, Moses Sleeper, and Willoughby. You really can't go wrong with any selection. Describing these cheese is also "off limits;" you just have to take in the experience of enjoying these splendiferous cheeses. Find Jasper Hill Farm at your local grocery store, and visit the Jasper Hill Farm website here, to learn more about their farmstead and cheese selections.
3. Maplebrook Farm
Located in North Bennington, this farm makes an incredible mozzarella cheese, dare we say the best in Vermont. Maplebrook Farm produces 12 different handmade artisan cheeses at their farm in the Green Mountains. Their cheese is sold all over Vermont, and you can visit their website to see the full list of stores that sell their amazing cheese.
4. Grafton Village Cheese
Producing raw milk cheese products, Grafton Village Cheese has been a Vermont treasure for over a hundred years. Their aged cheddar is a must-try, and you can visit them at the Grafton Village Store or at their Brattleboro Specialty Cheese & Wine Shop.
5. Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.
The Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. is located on a breathtaking and picturesque farm in South Woodstock. They have been supplying Vermonters with delicious cheese since 2009 and have quickly become one of the top cheese makers in Vermont. You can find their famous cheese all over New England. Head over to the Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. website to learn more about their cheeses, farm, and community initiative, and also where you can find their dairy products.
6. von Trapp Farmstead Cheese
The family-owned von Trapp Farmstead, nestled spectacularly in the Green Mountains, has been making top-notch cheese since their farm began in 2009. Their most famous cheese, Oma, is actually aged at Jasper Hill Farm. Together these two farms produce an amazing product. Check out the von Trapp Farmstead website to learn more about their farm and information for visits.
7. Does' Leap
Specializing in goat cheese, Does' Leap Farm makes hands down the best artisan goat cheese in Vermont. You can visit their farm store seven days a week and test their cheese. Check them out on Facebook and visit the Does' Leap website to find more information about the farm.
Do you agree with this list of delicious Vermont cheese? Which farms and creameries would you add to this list? Let us know below in the comments section.
For those of us who love Vermont cheeses, check out this cheese trail in Vermont.
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