First prize winner at the 2018 British Empire Cheese Competition, as well as the 2016 and 2017 Royal Winter Fair in the Variety Cheese – Firm (2016) and Hard (2017) categories. Grand Trunk is a firm, dense, hand-crafted alpine cheese similar to Gruyere, produced in St. Mary’s Ontario, and matured for twelve months in a high humidity cellar (comparable to a stalactite cave). During the maturing process, its rind is washed frequently with water and salt, which develops its natural, mildly salty flavour.

What appears to be a crumbly interior is actually very rich and creamy on the palate with a nice balance of sweet and salt which is characteristic of the Swiss family. Named after the old railway bridge of the former Grand Trunk Railway in St. Mary’s Ontario, Grand Trunk cheese has a long ripening time and an almost historic look. Grand Trunk is a great cheese for fondue, french onion soup, or the ultimate croque monsieur ham and cheese sandwich!

Unique both in appearance and taste, Grand Trunk pairs well with either a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.