Cork cheeses make judges' hearts melt
West Cork cheesemakers – Gubbeen, Milleens and Durrus – have taken top honours at the British Cheese Awards.
The Schull-based cheesemaker, Gubbeen, took a gold medal at the British Cheese Awards for its extra mature smoked cheese – an honour that will certainly raise the profile of an already well-established brand.
The Ferguson family have worked the 250-acre Gubbeen Farm, which is located one mile outside the village of Schull, for many generations.
Tom and Giana Ferguson began producing Gubbeen Cheese in 1979 using milk that comes from their own herd of dairy cows, which is a mixture of several breeds including British Friesian, Simmenthal, Jersey, and Kerry.
Gubbeen Cheese has been the recipient of numerous awards, both nationally and internationally, including the 2011 Silver Medal in the Irish Cheese Awards for its semi-soft cheese and the 2010 Gold Medal at the British Cheese Awards in its category.
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