Hegarty's Cheese

Hegarty's Cheese is a renowned cheese brand based in Ireland. The brand is known for its traditional, handcrafted cheeses, particularly its cheddar variety.

History

Hegarty's Cheese was established in the early 2000s by Dan Hegarty, a member of the Hegarty family. The family has a long history in dairy farming, which dates back to the 19th century. The cheese-making venture was initiated as a means to diversify the family's dairy business and to preserve the traditional methods of cheese-making.

Production

Hegarty's Cheese is made from the milk of the family's herd of Friesian cows. The cheese is produced using traditional methods, which include hand cheddaring and cloth-binding. The cheese is then matured for a minimum of 12 months to develop its distinctive flavor.

Varieties

The brand's flagship product is the Hegarty's Cheddar, a traditional, cloth-bound Cheddar cheese. The cheese is known for its rich, complex flavor and smooth texture. In addition to the Cheddar, Hegarty's Cheese also produces a variety of other cheeses, including a smoked version of their cheddar and a semi-hard cheese known as 'Templegall'.

Recognition

Hegarty's Cheese has received numerous awards for its products. The Hegarty's Cheddar was awarded the title of 'Best Irish Cheese' at the British Cheese Awards in 2005 and 2006. The brand's other cheeses have also been recognized at various national and international cheese competitions.

See Also

• List of Irish cheeses
• Cheddar cheese
• Cheese-making