Poacher 50 (4+ years maturity)
Nutty. Firm. Complex.
Regular price £8.80Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Lincolnshire |
| style texture | Cheddar, firm |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Red wine, ale, port |
About the Cheese
Poacher 50 offers a unique, limited-edition chance to taste a cheese crafted from resilience and serendipity during the pandemic.
When the COVID lockdown hit in April 2020, Simon and Tim faced collapsing milk sales but decided to make as much cheese as possible to preserve their milk for a brighter future.
In the process, a happy accident occurred — their cheesemaker accidentally allowed the temperature to rise to 50°C while crafting their usual Lincolnshire Poacher. This unexpected twist resulted in a cheese with a deeper, nuttier flavour profile than the original.
Aged for over four years, Poacher 50 has reached an extraordinary level of flavour depth, combining the best qualities of Comte, Parmesan, and Cheddar.
Savoury, nutty, and layered, each bite offers a taste of tradition, resilience, and the beauty of happy accidents.
Cheesemaker: F.W Read & Sons
Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese is produced by Simon and Tim Jones at Ulceby Grange Farm, situated on the edge of the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, about ten miles from the east coast. The Jones family has been running the farm since 1917, with Simon representing the fourth generation. The lush pastures sit on chalky land, providing an ideal environment for their dairy herd, which is rare in this region.
The farm began dairying in 1970, but it wasn't until Simon returned from agricultural college that cheese making started. After training at Reaseheath College and learning from Welsh cheesemaker Dougal Campbell, Simon made his first batch of cheese in 1992. The cheese's popularity led to the creation of a larger cheese dairy in 1995, and now almost all the farm's milk is turned into Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese.
Simon and Tim are committed to producing the best cheese possible, using traditional methods and unpasteurised milk from their 230 Holstein Friesian cows. The farm focuses on sustainability, with renewable energy projects like wind turbines and solar panels, and practices that promote wildlife and reduce chemical use.
The cheese embodies the farm's values, heritage, and dedication to quality, representing the hard work and passion of the Jones family and their team.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
