Tried & Tested Christmas Stilton 2016
WINNER: MARKS & SPENCER WEDGE BLUE STILTON
Mature and full-flavoured, this indulgent Stilton is creamy enough to balance the bitterness running through it.
£4 for 454g
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RUNNER UP: WAITRESS 1 COLSTON BASSETT BLUE STILTON CHEESE
Crumbly but not dry, this tangy, flavoursome cheese really melts in the mouth.
£18.99 per kg
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BEST OF THE REST: MORRISONS THE BEST MATURE BLUE STILTON
This mild cheese has a hint of nutty, smoky flavour, but the lingering saltiness was disappointing for some of our testers.
£2 for 200g
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LIDL VALLEY SPIRE MATURE BLUE STILTON
A deliciously strong Stilton that looks great on the plate.
£1.40
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ALDI SPECIALLY SELECTED BLUE STILTON
This Stilton from Aldi has a pleasant tang, but again it is let down by overpowering saltiness.
£1.45
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SAINSBURY’S TASTE THE DIFFERENCE STILTON
A wonderfully light, mature-tasting cheese with a creamy texture. Some testers found the flavour too mild, while others found the yellow tinge off-putting.
£2.50
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PAXTON & WHITFIELD STILTON
Fantastically creamy texture with a bit of crumble; this cheese has a sharp punchy flavour that was a tad too strong for some.
£6
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TESCO FINEST BLUE STILTON AND PORT GLAZE
This Stilton has a rich, earthy flavour and the perfect crumbly texture, but it lacks the strong, tart flavour we’d expect.
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CO-OP RICH AND CREAMY BLUE STILTON
A strong and tangy flavour, but could do with a touch of salt to enhance it. We like the melt-in-the-mouth texture though.
£2.50 for 300g
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SELFRIDGES SELECTION POTTED BLUE STILTON
The dry, hard look of this cheese was quite unappealing, but we were impressed by the smooth, rich Stilton itself and the nutty flavour.
£14.99 for 200g
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SAINSBURY’S HALF MOON STILTON
The stilton has an odd smoky flavour which is at odds with the traditional taste, and is intensely salty. That said, the texture is wonderfully creamy and crumbly.
£3 for 454g
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