Back to Home

Smell wet socks

Époisses

France flag
Stink Level: 10/10

Époisses, a washed-rind cow's milk cheese washed in Marc de Bourgogne. It gives off a scent described as fermented, barnyard, wet socks, funky, with a taste that’s rich, salty, creamy, umami, and a texture that's orange sticky rind, soft and runny inside. It’s often enjoyed spread on rustic bread, served with figs or berries, paired with burgundy pinot noir.

Other names: Epoisses | Epoisses de Bourgogne | Époisses de Bourgogne
On the nose
, , ,
On the tongue
, , ,
To the eye (and touch)
,
Best enjoyed...
  • Spread on rustic bread.
  • Served with figs or berries.
  • Paired with Burgundy Pinot Noir.

If you met this cheese, what happened next? Comment with your story.

Stinking Bishop

United Kingdom flag
Stink Level: 10/10

Washed-rind cow’s milk cheese washed in perry. It gives off a scent described as rotten fruit, wet socks, fermented pear, with a taste that’s soft, savory, buttery, fruity tang, and a texture that's moist, orange-brown rind, creamy inside. It’s often enjoyed eaten with crusty bread, paired with perry or english cider.

On the nose
, ,
On the tongue
, , ,
To the eye (and touch)
, ,
Best enjoyed...
  • With crusty bread.
  • Paired with perry or English cider.

What’s stopping you—or what convinced you? Leave a comment and explain.