RETURN (t0) FLIGHT: Romero - Spain

An artisan sheep's milk cheese made similarly to Manchego, this lovely cheese is rubbed with butter and rosemary. As the cheese matures the flavours absorb, the herbs are brushed off and new, fresh herbs are rubbed in! This process goes on for at least two months, and up to a year. Enjoy this cheese on a cheese board with a tall glass of Grenache for a decadent Spanish treat!

Sold in 250g packages, $16.99 each

RETURN (t0) FLIGHT: Crosswinds Chevre - Ontario

Crosswind Farms has been building on a long family tradition of farming, fostered by years of Kevin’s experience in the Dairy industry and Cindy’s knowledge of operations and marketing, it was a natural choice to begin their own family dairy farm operation. In 2006, just 15 minutes east of Peterborough in Keene, Ontario the journey of creating a dairy goat farm began. It started with the reconstruction of their 1800’s barn to create a lovely home for their goats. In March of 2007, after a year of hard work, it was finally time to bring home the does, and they have been making beautiful goat cheeses ever since. 

These chevres are similar to what you'd buy in the tubes in the grocery store, however the texture is much drier (not as wet) and the flavour is so CLEAN. It's addictingly tasty!

Sold in the Caramelized Onion & Peppercorn flavour, 250g packages for $15.99 

St. Angel - France 

This is one for you Chateau or Délice lovers!! St. Angel is from the Rhone-Alps region of France, and is a bloomy rind triple cream cheese. What sets this cheese apart from other triple cream French cheeses is that its made with an ultrafiltration technique, which creates a silky texture unparalleled by other production methods. It's creamy and sweet, thanks to the extra cream used to boost its fat content to the high standards in the French Triple Cream world. Best served with a glass of Champagne. Pasteurized. 

Sold by weight, $11.00/100g OR $72 for the full 780g wheel

NEW ARRIVAL: Black Truffle Gouda - Ontario

This gouda is produced by the Van Bergeijks family who emigrated to Canada in 1996. They were cheesemakers in Holland, but found that there was little opportunity to grow as dairy farmers, despite their cheese’s local popularity. The cheesemaking equipment made its way with them to Canada, and Mountainoak Cheese was born! This particular cheese is one of their younger Goudas that has a beautiful, creamy texture with the addition of punchy truffles! Excellent to melt into a pasta sauce or eat solo on a cheese board.

Sold in 225g pieces, $15.99 each

NEW ARRIVAL: Spreadable Truffle Formaggio Fresco - Italy

RETURN (to) FLIGHT: Blue Moo - PEI 

Blue Moo is a cream-forward, perfectly balanced blue sure to impress. It's rich and buttery, yet light and flavourful - a great choice for serving to a group of people. Blue Moo is a triple cream blue cheese made with 100% PEI dairy that is thermalized (warmed, but not pasteurized - leaving many of the great microbes and flavour compounds that give PEI cheeses their unique flavour) inspired by recipes from the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Cow's Creamery only started making this cheese at the beginning of 2022 but has already garnered some well-deserved attention around the country!

Sold by weight, $7.50/100g

RETURN (to) FLIGHT: Adoray - Quebec

Adoray comes from Fromagerie Montebello in Quebec. It's a washed rind super soft cheese that is ULTRA creamy and is wrapped in a small piece of spruce bark. It has a flavour profile almost similar to bacon - meaty, salty, with a woodsey flavour that could almost be interpreted as smokey, even though the cheese is not smoked!

The best way to eat this cheese is to slice the top off the wheel and allow it to come to room temperature. Then, dip some crusty bread or crackers into the cheese fondue!!!

This cheese is very much the "Quebec version" of the French Epoisses. 

Sold in 180g wheels, $16.99 each

RETURN (to) FLIGHT: 1608 de Charlevoix - Quebec

Between the years 1608 and 1670, a few hundred head of cattle were imported from France, and gave birth to the Canadienne breed of cows. Of the estimated 500,000 head herd in 1900, less than 500 remain today. They were reintroduced in Chaelevoix in 2007, and the effort to raise the population has been in full swing since! The creation of 1608 cheese is one of the ways the effort is supported. 1608 is a delicious, melt in your mouth cheese with a funky, washed rind. It has a complex, fruity flavour with a subtle barny aroma. Perfect as a replacement for Raclette, or paired with an off-dry white wine. 

Sold in 170g packages, $15.99 each

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Sao Miguel- Portugal

Produced on the beautiful island of São Miguel in the Azores archipelago, the São Miguel Island Cheese is a matured cheese with a semi-hard paste, with a firm texture and matured for a minimum of 9 months. Known by many as "black rind cheese", it is a product with strong, clean flavour and aroma, obtained from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a salty flavour with a pleasant bite. It reminds me a lot of a zesty aged cheddar! 

Sold by weight, $7.50/100g 

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Chimay a la Biere (Chimay Rouge) - Belgium

Chimay Rouge, also known as Chimay a la Biere is made in Scourement Abbey, a Trappist monastery on the Scourmont plateau in the village of Forges, Belgium. This cheese is made from pasteurized cows milk and is washed with Chimay Beer made in the same place.

The monks of the monsatery produce beer and cheese to cover their rent and charity efforts. Being one of only thirteen monasteries IN THE WORLD producing this type of beer, this cheese is incredibly unique in both flavour and history! The cheese is semi-soft, with a slight funk and nutty, fruity flavour profile.

If you're looking for a fun gift idea for the beer & cheese lover in your life, the LCBO is actually carrying a gift pack of Chimay beers that pair PERFECTLY with the cheese! Just make sure to let me know to gift wrap your cheese & I'll make sure it's perfect for your recipient!!! Check out the pack here:

 https://www.lcbo.com/en/chimay-gift-pack-519223 

Sold by weight, $11.00/100g 

RETURN (t0) FLIGHT: Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar - PEI

The recipe for this cheese comes from the Orkney Islands, north of mainland Scotland and is handmade in the style of the great traditional English cheddars. Made from milk from Holstein cows on small local farms in PEI, and is gently heated (but not pasteurized) to allow beneficial microbes to thrive and give the cheese depth and flavour. This cheddar has won countless awards at competitions such as The American Cheese Society Competition, SIAL International Cheese Competition, World Cheese Awards, the Canadian Cheese Awards and more! The cheese itself is fruity, mushroomy, savoury with both creamy and crumbly texture profiles. It's rich and hearty, and is undoubtably an impressive cheddar.

Sold in 180g packages, $14.99 each

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Occelli Barolo - Italy

Occelli al Barolo is an exquisite Italian cheese crafted from cow's and goat's milk, aged to perfection and drenched in the pressed grapes and must of Barolo wine. This unique aging process infuses the cheese with fruity, wine-rich notes that complement its creamy, nutty flavor and firm texture. Its texture is almost fudgey - soft and creamy, but with some structure and absolutely melts in your mouth! The vibrant, wine-stained rind adds a visual and aromatic allure, making it a standout on any cheese board. Perfect for pairing with red wine, figs, or crusty bread, Occelli al Barolo is a luxurious treat for cheese connoisseurs.

Want a blue version? Try Blu61!

Sold by weight. $13.00/100g 

RETURN (t0) FLIGHT: Idiazabal - Spain

This beauty is Idiazabal (pronounced ee-dee-ah-zah-ball), and it’s a lightly smoked cheese from the Basque region of Spain. 

Made exclusively with raw sheeps milk, the cheese is aged for several months, lending a nutty, buttery yet sharp and acidic flavour. It’s smoked over a blend of wood chips from birch, beechwood, cherry and white pine trees. It is absolutely DIVINE when paired with Quince paste, dark chocolate, and a big, Spanish red wine.

Sold by weight, $11.00/100g 

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Blu Martini - Italy

We love a fun, flavoured blue cheese for the holidays, and this one is no exception! Blu Martini comes from Mauri Fromaggi in Italy. This lovely blue cheese is coated in Gin 43,  a lovely Italian gin from Friuli made with 43 botanicals, including Lemon, Orange, Mandarin, Thyme, Lavender, Mint and more! The cheese is then topped with bright, salty olives for a martini inspired treat!

RECIPE IDEA: Mix together chunks of blue cheese with 1 cup of vodka, shake well and let sit in the fridge for 24 hours. Strain through a sieve for some blue cheese vodka to make the bluest martini there has ever been!  

Sold by weight, $11.00/100g 

RETURN (to) FLIGHT: Raclette Kaiser - Quebec

In keeping with his Swiss heritage, Mr. Fritz Kaiser is a master of Raclette cheese-making. This beautiful cheese is a semi-soft, surface-ripened cheese that is aged for approximately 8 weeks. It has a subtle flavour of hazelnut, with notes of milk and butter. It's name originates from the French word 'racler', meaning 'to scrape', which is a reference to scraping the melted cheese from the wheel, onto potatoes. Not necessarily always meant for a cheese board, this cheese is best melted with some fruit or potatoes, but delicious on its own as well!

Raclette is a great way to share a meal with your loved ones! Flight Cheese Shop rents Raclette machines, and also has a guide to this ooey-gooey delight!

Sold by weight $5.50/100g

RETURN (to) FLIGHT: Bleu d'Affinois - France

This is BLEU D'AFFINOIS from France, a blue cheese made from pasteurized cows milk. Bleu d'Affinois is a stunning triple cream blue with an absolutely to-die-for creamy texture. Its rind is bloomy, so similar to that of a Brie, with a moderately intense blue paste. It's so flavourful, yet not aggressive, and is PERFECT for your favourite crackers or fresh bread. Very similar in style to Cambozola, but with the beautiful boldness of French blues!

I would advise against cooking with this blue as it's so delicate and creamy, but would be an absolute star on a salad with greens, candied pecans or walnuts, maybe even some strawberries... I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. YUM!

Sold by weight, $9.20/100g

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Apple Shaped Cheddar with Whiskey - Scotland

This is APPLE WHISKEY CHEDDAR from the Isle of Kintyre in Scotland. This cheese is a careful blend of prime quality mature Scottish cheddar flavoured with Highland Liqueur - a special blend of Islay malt whiskey and brandy, specifically designed to complement the high quality & delicious cheese! It’s fruity with a touch of sweetness from the whiskey, and is definitely an adorable treat.

Pairs well (obviously) with a nice Scotch, and makes a super adorable gift for the holidays!

Sold in 150g truckles, $18.99 each

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Pear Shaped Cheddar with Pear Schnapps - Scotland

This cheese is a Scottish cheddar from the Isle of Kintyre, infused with schnapps and pear oil, giving it a really nice, light, fruity flavour.

Of all the years that Gigha has made these adorable little truckles, apparently the Pear one is the most popular! It’s shaped by hand and dipped in wax to give it this adorable appearance, and has top notch world-class white cheddar just waiting for you to take a bite!

Pear & cheddar might seem weird at first, but think of how delicious chutney is with a nice mature cheddar! Apples with Raclette, Strawberries with Blue, Figs with Brie — cheese LOVES fruit, especially when its as mild as a pear to let the cheese really shine.

Sold in 150g truckles, $18.99 each 

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Laphroaig Whiskey Cheddar - Scotland

Coming from the Isle of Kintyre, Laphroaig Whiskey cheese is an indulgence! Expertly married with the intense, peaty flavour of the classic world famous Islay single malt. Made by Inverloch Cheese Co, this cheese is encased with black wax and aged with the whiskey. 

The Whiskey itself is matured in seasoned oak barrels, bringing a slight sweet, vanilla nuttiness to the cheddar, as well as a zesty, spicy note. 

Sold in 200g truckles, $18.99 each

RETURN (to) FLIGHT: Tete de Moine - Switzerland

This is Tete de Moine from Switzerland, a washed rind alpine style cheese quite similar to Appenzeller or a funky Gruyere. What makes this cheese super exciting is how it’s traditionally served - “rolled” into florets using a device called a GIROLLE.

Typically, when you see Alpine style cheeses, they’re either melted or cut into bite sized chunks. Delicious, yes, but when this perfectly shaped cheese is turned into florets, the texture changes into a silky smooth paste that absolutely MELTS in your mouth. To get technical, this happens because florets have much more surface area which alters the structure of its body and allows the full flavour of Tete de Moine to shine! Pair this cheese with some stunning prosciutto and a big red wine, you’ll have a combo to DIE FOR.

Sold in different formats:

• Whole wheel (~900g) $80

• Half wheel (~450g) $45

• Rosettes, by weight, $13.50/100g - if ordering rosettes, plan to eat them ASAP as they dry out REALLY fast!

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Gjetost (Ski Queen)- Norway

Since the day I opened, I've had requests for this special Norwegian cheese, and I finally have been able to source it! Gjetost (pronounced yeh-toast) is a traditional brown cheese from Norway has a very interesting, unique flavour! It is made from whey, which is rich with lactose, aka milk sugar. To make Gjetost, that whey is boiled until the liquid reduces and the sugars caramelize, which is where the butterscotch flavor comes from. Ricotta is also made with whey, but it’s cooked much less and retains more moisture!  “Gjetost” translates to “goat cheese” in Norwegian, so this style contains at least some goat’s milk. This particular brand of gjetost also uses cow’s milk to make it creamier and soften the flavor.

Sold in 250g blocks, $16.99 each

Beurre d'Isigny Demi-Sale - France

This BUTTER is a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) butter from Isigny-sur-Mer in the North West of France, and is unlike any other butter you likely would have had before. It has a buttercup yellow colour and slightly hazelnutty flavour profile, and has followed a slow, traditional fermentation process that helps it develop its distinctive aromas and flavours. 

What makes this butter different than the butter you're used to? A few things -- the Isigny region has a warm and humid climate, and is close in proximity to the ocean and marshes. The cows, therefore, feed on grass that is rich in iodine, beta-carotene and micronutrients, giving the butter its own unique flavour! This butter is 100% natural, and has a fat content of at least 82% (for reference, Canadian butter is only 80%) with tons of Vitamin A and E. This butter contains no artificial flavours, preservatives or colouring. This butter also goes through a special production process called tourage that gives it a malleable yet firm texture, and is favoured by French pastry chefs when making light & airy puff pastries and crispy baked goods with buttery flavour! 

For more information on this particular butter, visit the Isigny website here.

Sold two ways: 

• Basket (top) $27.99

• Brick (bottom) $26.49

Picobello - Netherlands

This beauty is Picobello from the Netherlands! It's a super rich and crunchy aged Gouda that's inspired by Parmigiano Reggiano.

When I say this cheese is crunchy.. I mean this cheese is CRONCHY. Dare I say I haven't met a crunchier cheese? Picobello has so many crystals within, it's absolutely decadent. It's flavour profile is much like an aged Gouda - sweet, caramel and butterscotch - with the nutty saltiness of an aged Italian cheese.

Picobello is made from pasteurized cow's milk and is fantastic with a Belgian brown beer or a robust Chardonnay.

FUN FACT: Cheeses like this one are best when they're thoroughly chewed. Now that may sound super weird, but it's very easy to sufficiently chew your food to swallow it, but we very rarely chew our food enough to SAVOUR it. With the amount of umami flavours hidden within the paste of this cheese, it's truly best to let it sit in your mouth for an extra few moments to truly appreciate the flavour of this cheese to the maximum potential. Next time you're eating something rich, try chewing it a few extra times and see what happens!

Sold by weight, $9.50/100g

Niagara Gold (A2) - Jordan, ON

This is Niagara Gold - a beautiful semi-soft washed rind cheese from Jordan, Ontario (near St. Catharines). Its recipe is inspired by Trappist monk cheese-making techniques, and it's flavour is as if a Quebec raclette and pizza mozzarella had a baby!

But that's not the most exciting part about this cheese - Niagara Gold is made with pure A2 Guernsey milk - a form of casein (milk protein) that is much easier on your digestive system! Most milk is likely to contain a much higher concentration of A1 protein than A2, but Guernsey cow milk contains over 80% A2 protein, compared to the 15% of Holstein cows! A lot of people attribute tummy problems after consuming dairy to being lactose-intolerant, but many people actually have a sensitivity to casein instead! Guernsey milk also has a higher concentration of Vitamin D, Beta-Carotene and Omega 3s compared to "regular" milk.

Over 2 years ago, I had someone come into the shop asking for A2 cheeses because they can only tolerate A2 dairy products, and mentioned Upper Canada Cheese Company by name. I've had a sticky note with her name & phone number for almost as long as I've been open, and finally got to make that phone call telling her it's arrived! Is there something specific you've been looking for? Let me know & I'll see if I can find it for you!!

Sold by weight, $12.49/100g

Townsley 8 year Cheddar - Quebec

Coming from Quebec, this cheese impressed me much more than I expected it to. Townsley Cheddar has been aged for 8 years, and has a stunning complex flavour, yet nothing off or weird about it. It's very firm and crumbly, and is studded with tyrosine crystals (aka cheese diamonds!) to give it an additional crunchy texture to its profile. It has deep flavours, almost reminiscent of caramel or nuts, and evolves as you chew on it. This is a stunning cheddar that is meant to be savoured, and can stand alone and impress without any other accompaniments, but would also be enjoyable on a salad, sandwich or with spreads. 

Sold by weight, $8.50/100g 

Dalmatia Spreads

Dalmatia makes stunning spreads out of the coastal region of Croatia, where fruits, vegetables and olive oil are as fresh as they can be! They use only first-class fruits, with no bruising or damage, giving their spreads superior flavour and quality. Made with lots of love and care, these spreads are a fantastic option for your holiday boards. 

Flavour available: Fig & Orange, Quince, and Sour Cherry

240g jars, $8.99 each

OUT OF STOCK: Snowdonia Chutney - UK

Handcrafted in traditional copper pans, Snowdonia chutneys are a fantastic accompaniment to your favourite cheeses. Slightly sweet, sticky and scrumptious, you won't be disappointed by these spreads!

Snowdonia's website claims that these chutneys are suitable for people who are vegetarian, vegan, celiac and do not contain nuts (however there are nuts processed in the same facility). For more information, visit their website.

Currently carrying Pear, Date, Cognac flavour.

114g jars for $7.49

Out of Stock:  Delice de Bourgogne - Burgundy, France

By popular request, Délice de Bourgogne has graced the fridge of Flight Cheese Shop! This cheese is a triple cream Brie from the Burgundy region in France, and it differentiates itself from other similar cheeses by the addition of crème fraiche during the cheesemaking process. It's a bloomy rind cheese, with flavour notes of mushroom, cream, butter and a pleasant tartness and saltiness. It's ultra-creamy and gooey, and a fantastic choice for the soft cheese lovers out there.

Sold by weight, $8.00/100g

Out of Stock: Pastore Sardo (Pecorino Sardo) - Italy

A Sardinian table cheese, this young pecorino is a delicate and savoury treat! Made from raw sheep's milk, the cheese is semi-firm, slightly acidic and salty, with a mild sweetness. Perfect as a snacking cheese, on an appetizer cheese board or served with a light-bodied red wine. 

Sold by weight, $8.30/100g

Out of Stock: Mimolette (24 Month) - France

It’s been aged for 24 months with the help of some little critters (bear with me) called cheese mites!! Don’t worry, it’s nothing like Casu Marzu (don’t google that if you’re squeamish) but the cheese mites lend Mimolette its characteristic flavour around the rind. It’s rumoured to be originally made by the request of Louis XIV who wanted a French product to replace the then popular Edam from the Netherlands. The cheese is super rich, crumbly and reminiscent of a reaaalllyyyy old cheddar or gouda. It’s coloured bright orange by the addition of annatto, a classic cheese ingredient in pretty much any orange cheese. The perfect cheese for you aged-cheese-fanatics!

Sold by weight, $12.50/100g

Out of Stock: Prestige de Bourgogne - Burgundy, France

This luxurious triple cream cheese from the Burgundy region of France is a specialty of French gastronomy! Made from pasteurized cow's milk with the addition of cream, this is top notch for you ultra-creamy bloomy rind cheese lovers. It's slightly tart and lactic, but light and fresh. The texture is almost like a mousse - airy, yet decadently creamy. It's almost as if Chateau de Bourgogne and Delice de Bourgogne had a baby -- unctuous, creamy, and opulent, this is one you don't want to miss!

Sold by weight, $8.49/100g 

Out of Stock: Murcia al Vino - Spain

Murcia al Vino, also known as "Drunken Goat", is a pasteurized goats milk cheese from Spain that's been soaked in red wine, giving it its beautiful burgundy coloured rind. It's semi-firm, with a fruity, slightly salty, and deliciously goat-y flavour. Pairs best with a medium bodied and fruity red wine, ideally from Spain, such as Tempranillo! 

The milk for this cheese comes from the Murciano-Granadina goat breed, known as the best milk producing breed in Spain! The milk gives this cheese a little bit of a decadent edge over your standards goats milk cheeses. 

Sold by weight, $7.50/100g 

Out of Stock: Madawaska - Back40 Cheeses, Mississippi Station, ON

Madawaska cheese is a fantastic soft cheese from about an hour north of Kingston. It's made with raw sheeps milk, and has a really wide variety of textures in one slice of cheese! The center is chalky and slightly tangy, and it's soft, sweet and slightly salty under the rind. Pairs beautifully with sparkling wines, Pinot Gris or a dry Riesling. 

Sold by weight, $9.15/100g 

Out of Stock: Monte Enebro - Spain

Full flavoured and boldly goaty, Monte Enebro is a stunning goats milk cheese from just outside of Madrid in Spain. The rind of the cheese is not covered in ash as its appearance may seem, but it's actually ripened with pennicilium roqueforti - the same mold used in many blue cheeses! The main difference, is that instead of inoculating the cheese and spreading the mold throughout the interior, it is just used on the exterior, giving the cheese a spicy, peppercorn-like bite to complement the robust paste. Monte Enebro is only made by one producer in Spain, and has won countless awards around the world. Lovers of Grey Owl will surely appreciate this one!

Sold by weight, $7.29/100g 

Out of Stock: Black Olive Manchego - Spain

Visually exciting and deliciously savoury, this Manchego-style cheese from Spain is made with a black olive tapenade veining throughout its paste. The flavour of the cheese itself is pretty bang on for a typical Manchego, however the black olives give it a salty, umami and super savoury flavour. Definitely my favourite of the flavoured Manchegos I've carried in the past!

Sold by weight, $7.50/100g 

Out of Stock: Kaamps Maple Whiskey Gouda - Netherlands

A unique specialty from Kaamps, one of the few remaining Dutch farmstead creameries, this delicious cheese is made with the addition of Maple Syrup Whiskey, giving it a subtle, nutty/woody/sweet background flavour. The cheese is mild and is a fantastic choice for a cheese board or a grilled cheese!

Sold by weight, $9.50/100g