The Old Witch, known as ‘Alte Hexe’ in Swiss-German, is the more matured version of the Red Witch, a delectable unpasteurized, raw cow’s milk cheese crafted from the freshest full cream milk available. This cheese is aged for a minimum of 9 months and it doesn’t have the red, paprika-rubbed rind that her younger sister gets added, however the extra 4 or so months add sharpness without forgoing the smoothness of the full cream milk.
The name of this cheese originates from the Swiss tradition of carnival, celebrated in late February, where people dress up in costumes, often depicting scary characters, to ward off the winter season. This Swiss version of carnival lent inspiration to the name of this remarkable cheese, adding a touch of enchantment to its heritage.
The milk used to create the Old Witch cheese is sourced daily from a network of 28 local farmers located within a 10km radius of the dairy. Only the finest hay and grass-fed milk are utilized in the production of this exceptional Swiss raw milk cheese. This careful sourcing ensures that each bite of the Old Witch delivers the essence of the lush Swiss countryside.
| SKU | 100617 |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Cheese Type | Semi-hard |
| Milk Type | Cow |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurised |