Blue murder cheese

[ItchyTick]

When we were in Scotland we discovered blue murder cheese.

Anyone know where I can get it in the US?

Did a search but no luck.

Thanks

[cessna152towser]

It is one of the many unpasteurised cheeses available locally in Scotland. I would be surprised if it is exported outside of Scotland.
https://freshfoodexpress.co.uk/dairy...-fine-cheeses/

[ItchyTick]

It is one of the many unpasteurised cheeses available locally in Scotland. I would be surprised if it is exported outside of Scotland.
https://freshfoodexpress.co.uk/dairy...-fine-cheeses/

Unpasteurized is hard to get here in the US.

[ibrew4u]

Following the link provided, their advertisement states that the cheese is from pasteurized milk. So it could be exported...
It also says the cheese is made from the milk of Ayrshires and Holsteins (cows).
My wife's line are Thompsons that we have traced back to Ayrshire, Scotland in 1691.
I make cheese at home, so this may be an interesting project for me; make some cheese that has ties back to predecessors...
As a side note, it gets hot in the kitchen when I brew beer and make cheese, so I am usually kilted for comfort when doing so. Mtn Hardware Elkommando utility kilt is nylon canvas and cleans up easy.

[Tarheel]

Unpasteurized is hard to get here in the US.

There are only two dairy farms near me in the northern part of Mississippi that allow unpasteurized milk on the market. That is due to the organic businesses that purchase and produce ice cream, cheese and a few other select items. It is a risky endeavor with tight regulation and solid consumer base. Thank goodness we have both here.

[Me cousin Jack]

Never heard of it, but by its name I'm assuming it's like a "take your breath away" Roquefort, Stilton or Gorgonzola? Sounds darn good.

[Destin_scot]

Following the link provided, their advertisement states that the cheese is from pasteurized milk. So it could be exported...
It also says the cheese is made from the milk of Ayrshires and Holsteins (cows).
My wife's line are Thompsons that we have traced back to Ayrshire, Scotland in 1691.
I make cheese at home, so this may be an interesting project for me; make some cheese that has ties back to predecessors...
As a side note, it gets hot in the kitchen when I brew beer and make cheese, so I am usually kilted for comfort when doing so. Mtn Hardware Elkommando utility kilt is nylon canvas and cleans up easy.

If it is really made from pasteurized milk, then you may be able to get some shipped to the US. I can pretty much guarantee that the blue mold that give the cheese its flavor and aroma, would probably still be very much alive, and you might be able to get a good blue mold culture started from a sample of the cheese. Best of luck in your attempts.

[MacCathmhaoil]

You could try this place in Toronto, if anyone would have it on this side of the pond it would be these folks: http://www.cheeseboutique.com/
They can tell you if they have it or can source it and ship it to you or lure you to Toronto for a visit. They have the greatest selection of cheeses and cured meats in the Toronto area and supply many of the upscale restaurants. It's family run and they are extremely knowledgeable, worth a try! Good luck with it!

[ThistleDown]

Blue Murder was formerly called Blue Monday. It's made by Highland Fine Cheeses in Tain, although we pick it up at Connage Dairies and is superb. Get in touch with Highland. Connage tells me they have free shipments (over a certain value) within the UK -- maybe elsewhere for a fee. Definitely would be worth it if they ship overseas and it can arrive within the best-by date. We are addicted to great cheeses and this is one we seem to always have in the deli tray. Find hand-made oatcakes to serve with your choice of malts.