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A mature cheese brushed with whisky and coated with malted barley. It has a deliciously intense flavour, with hints of smokiness, nutty ‘cereal’ flavours, cream, salted caramel and spicy whisky.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Milk: Pasteurised Cow & Goat
Size: Approx 250g wedge, cut to order
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