BAYLEY HAZEN
Cow's Milk
Vermont
Aged: 75 days
This original cheese from Jasper Hill Farm boldly declared the Vermont creamery an esteemed cheesemaker on the domestic market. Bayley Hazen has a Stilton-esque appearance—cylindrical shape, rustic, natural rind—and an interior that is dense and slightly creamy. But it’s the flavor that demarcates this big bad blue: deep, rich and slightly sweet with roasted nuts and anise.