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Esrom

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Stink Level: 7/10

Semi-soft cow's milk cheese with washed rind. It gives off a scent described as pungent, yeasty, slightly sour, with a taste that’s mildly spicy, buttery, earthy, and a texture that's pale yellow, small holes, smooth and semi-soft. It’s often enjoyed melted on rye bread, grilled cheese, paired with lager or light red wine.

Other names: Danish Port Salut

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Best enjoyed...

  • Melted on rye bread.
  • Grilled cheese.
  • Paired with lager or light red wine.

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Liederkranz

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Stink Level: 8/10

American washed-rind cow's milk cheese. It gives off a scent described as yeasty, fruity, pungent, fermented, with a taste that’s meaty, buttery, tangy, savory, and a texture that's moist, reddish rind, semi-soft interior. It’s often enjoyed spread on rye toast, with pickles or salami, paired with lager.

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Best enjoyed...

  • Spread on rye toast.
  • With pickles or salami.
  • Paired with lager.

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Taleggio

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Stink Level: 7/10

Soft washed-rind cow's milk cheese from Lombardy. It gives off a scent described as fruity, yeasty, mild funk, musty, with a taste that’s mild, creamy, tangy, fruity, and a texture that's orange-pink rind, soft creamy interior. It’s often enjoyed melted in risotto or polenta, served with figs, paired with nebbiolo.

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Best enjoyed...

  • Melted in risotto or polenta.
  • Served with figs.
  • Paired with Nebbiolo.

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