This is 2019's highest ranked cheese in America. Winning "Best of Show" 1st place at the American Cheese Society competition, winning over 1700 other cheeses.

Part of a "Cavemaster" collection, this cheddar is Murray's first cheese developed from original recipe through the cave aging process. In 2014 Cave master Peter Jenkelunas coordinated with dairy scientists, all alumni of Cornell University, to produce this clothbound cheddar. Murray's is a famous cheese retailer in NYC and with Kroger Markets, their reach has become national. This cheese is named for"Stocking Hall" the the Department of Food Science of Cornell University in Ithaca, responible for magical developments in agricultural and food industries in the state; essentially it's New York's "Hogwarts" of cheese!

The new born wheels get transferred from Old Chatham Creamery to Murray's aging caves in Long Island City, NY . There, the head cave master Peter Jenkelunas and his team take custody and care of these precious wheels for a year before they become the champion cheddars they are now. It's remarkable that both Best of show 1st and 2nd cheeses are tied to Cornell and to Old Chatham Creamery.

It's a remarkable cheddar, with bright lemony and cave influenced flavors. I really enjoyed the range of color and depth the cheese has to offer. It's truly delicious and if you get access to a Murry's counter, I would recommend it be on your shopping list.

Country of Origin: USA, New York

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