LaClare Creamery Takes Two Gold Medals at World Championship Cheese Contest
LaClare Creamery, a 100 percent domestically produced goat cheese brand, won first place for both their Original Goat Cheese and their Maple Bourbon Goat Cheese at the world’s most respected and honored technical cheese and butter competition—the 34th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest. LaClare’s Original Goat Cheese placed best of class in the Soft Goat’s Milk Cheese category with an impressive score of 99.3, and their Maple Bourbon with a score of 98.6 in the Soft Goat’s Milk Cheeses Flavored with Sweet Condiments category.
Crafted with fresh goat milk that makes a short trip from the farms to the creamery, LaClare’s Original Goat Cheese is known for its clean, delicate and tangy flavor profile. This award-winning, versatile goat cheese provides a blank canvas that can transform into countless creations by pairing it with other foods or adding unique flavors. By blending LaClare Creamery’s Original Goat Cheese with sweet maple and an aromatic bourbon flavor, their award-winning Maple Bourbon Goat Cheese was born.
“Receiving Best of Class in not just one but two categories at the World Championship Cheese Contest is a resounding affirmation of our team’s unrivaled commitment to crafting exceptional goat cheeses,” said Patrick Considine, national sales director at LaClare Creamery. “It truly is a testament to the passion and dedication our team pours into their craft, and we feel so honored to be recognized alongside the finest in the world.”
Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association since 1957, the world’s premier cheese, butter and yogurt competition took place in Madison, WI March 5-7. Entries were evaluated by a team of skilled technical judges from around the globe. Starting from a maximum score of 100 points, deductions are made for defects in flavor, body, texture, salt, finish, packaging and other appropriate attributes. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded to the three highest scoring entries in each class.
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For additional information about their other award-winning cheeses, visit La Clare Family Creamery.