Stilton, Colston Bassett
Creamy. Nutty. Earthy.
Regular price £7.05Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Nottinghamshire |
| style texture | Medium-strength blue, creamy and crumbly |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Pasteurised |
| rennet | Vegetarian |
| drink | Port and other fortified wines or red wines |
About the Cheese
Stilton from Colston Bassett is renowned as one of the finest Stiltons available.
Handcrafted by Billy Kevan and his skilled team in Nottinghamshire, Colston Bassett Stilton remains one of the last Stiltons to be hand-ladled.
Named after the town of Stilton, a historic staging post where The Bell Inn first served this exceptional cheese, its fame quickly spread beyond the small town.
Colston Bassett Stilton offers a perfect blend of rich, moist paste, minerality, balanced salt, and sweetness.
It pairs beautifully with port and other red grape-based dessert wines.
Cheesemaker: Colston Bassett
Established as a cooperative in 1913, Colston Bassett Dairy is still owned by a select group of local residents and the farmers who supply the milk.
It is one of only five dairies worldwide still producing Stilton. Unique in its traditional methods, the dairy continues to hand-ladle the curds from the vat to the cooling trays, a crucial step in creating a smooth, rich-textured cheese.
The milk is sourced from farms within 1½ miles of the dairy, and Billy Kevan is only the fourth head cheesemaker in over a century.
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.
