Colston Basset Stilton
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Colston Bassett Stilton Cheese | The Benchmark Blue, Made for Neal's Yard Dairy
The Colston Bassett Stilton is widely regarded as the finest Stilton available. Produced at the Colston Bassett Dairy in Nottinghamshire — a cooperative set up in 1913 and still owned by local residents and the farmers who supply the milk — this particular Stilton is made to a unique recipe developed exclusively for Neal's Yard Dairy. Head cheesemaker Billy Kevan uses animal rennet and hand-ladled curds, resulting in a buttery, silky cheese with an elegant sweetness and a long, complex finish.
Gentler, sweeter and more balanced than a typical Stilton — this is the blue cheese for people who think they don't like blue cheese.
Why You'll Love It
🧀 A Unique Recipe, Made for Neal's Yard Dairy – Animal rennet and hand-ladled curds produce a buttery texture and elegant sweetness no standard Stilton can match.
🌿 Gentle, Sweet & Balanced – Far milder and more refined than typical blues — the perfect gateway blue cheese.
🐄 From Colston Bassett Dairy, Nottinghamshire – One of only five dairies in the world still producing Stilton, and the only one that still hand-ladles every curd.
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Order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK. Shipped in insulated packaging with ice packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Colston Bassett Stilton considered the best?
Two things set it apart: the hand-ladling of curds (which most Stilton producers have mechanised) and the exclusive recipe developed with Neal's Yard Dairy using animal rennet. Hand-ladling creates a smoother, denser, creamier paste. Animal rennet produces a longer, more complex flavour. The result is a Stilton that's noticeably more refined — buttery and silky where standard Stilton can be crumbly and sharp.
Is it suitable for people who don't like blue cheese?
This is genuinely the blue to convert blue-cheese sceptics. It's far gentler, sweeter and more balanced than a typical Stilton — no aggressive sharpness, no overwhelming funk. The blue veining is delicate rather than dominant. Many people who claim to dislike blue cheese find they love Colston Bassett Stilton once they try it.
How should I serve it?
Remove from the fridge 45–60 minutes before serving. Excellent on a board with Verduijn's Fine Biscuits, walnut bread, quince paste and pears. Classically paired with a glass of port or a sweet Sauternes. Also outstanding crumbled into a salad with candied walnuts and pear, or melted into a sauce for steak.
How long will it keep?
Keep refrigerated and consume within 5–7 days of delivery for optimum flavour. Wrap in wax paper rather than cling film. If you see any additional surface mould develop, simply scrape it off — it won't affect the flavour of the cheese inside.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
Our team will get your order ready 24 hours before the date requested at checkout. Everything will be cut fresh, packaged with the utmost care by our team and then boxed with ice packs in our sustainable packaging, ready to be delivered Next Day.
Your order will be sent via DPD to the postal address given, on the day of delivery DPD will send you a one hour timeslot for when their driver will drop off to your location. The driver will leave safe if you are not in so the box can be left outside until you arrive back home.
Our cool boxes maintain the right ambient temperature for up to 48 hours so your box will always arrive fresh and chilled.
