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Best aged Gouda, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Janet Fletcher, Liz Thorpe and David Phillips. Recommendations come from janetfletcher.com, seriouseats.com and cheeseprofessor.com.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

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    Top pick

    L’Amuse Signature Gouda

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    Fletcher: “the cheese that opened my eyes to what aged Gouda could be.” Made from North Holland cow’s milk, then aged about two years by Betty Koster at warmer-than-usual temperatures, so it keeps a creamy paste around the crunchy crystals; flavors of roasted hazelnut and burnt caramel. Sold by mail at Zingerman’s and iGourmet.
    Where to buy · zingermans.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: janetfletcher.com ↗
  2. 2

    Brabander Goat Gouda

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    Thorpe’s named brand for aged goat Gouda: “nearly burnt caramel,” firm yet velvety, with a “pineapple upside down cake” character, and “the perfect retort for those who decry goat cheeses.” Fletcher lists it among her ten favorite Goudas. Sold by mail at Zingerman’s and iGourmet.
    Where to buy · zingermans.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: seriouseats.com ↗
  3. 3

    Marieke Gouda (Aged or Reserve)

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    Raw-milk farmstead Gouda from Thorp, Wisconsin, by Dutch-born Marieke Penterman. Fletcher: “Nobody gets more ribbons for Gouda at American Cheese Society judgings… This Dutch native has mastered the craft.” Phillips on the 1,000-day Reserve: it keeps “the traditional crystals of aged Gouda” with a rare suppleness. Carried by Whole Foods and shipped by the creamery.
    Where to buy · shopmariekegouda.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: janetfletcher.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best aged Gouda, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is L’Amuse Signature Gouda, chosen by Janet Fletcher (Planet Cheese). Fletcher: “the cheese that opened my eyes to what aged Gouda could be.” Made from North Holland cow’s milk, then aged about two years by Betty Koster at warmer-than-usual temperatures, so it keeps a creamy paste around the crunchy crystals; flavors of roasted hazelnut and burnt caramel. Sold by mail at Zingerman’s and iGourmet. Source: janetfletcher.com ↗
What are the other top picks for aged Gouda?
No. 2 is Brabander Goat Gouda, chosen by Liz Thorpe (author, The Book of Cheese); Janet Fletcher (Planet Cheese). No. 3 is Marieke Gouda (Aged or Reserve), chosen by Janet Fletcher (Planet Cheese); David Phillips (CCP cheesemonger, The Cheese Professor). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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