O'Banon

Banon was named for the French chevre on which this cheese is based. These hand-ladled rounds of goat's milk are wrapped in chestnut leaves that have been soaked in Old Forester or Woodford Kentucky bourbon. The tannins in the leaves and the bourbon combine to give this creamy, dense cheese a unique flavor that leaves a crisp bite on the palate. The paste is firm with a smooth, soft white texture. As they age about a month, the cheeses become a bit drier and intensify in flavor. Banon was awarded a 2nd place ribbon at the American Cheese Society 2005 Competition in Louisville, KY.

Farm / Company: Capriole

Cheesemaker: Judy Schad

Proprietor: Judy & Larry Schad

Affineur: Judy Schad

City, State: Greenville, Indiana

Region: Midwest

Country: USA

Milk Type: Goat

Milk Treatment: Pasteurized

Rennet: Traditional

Rind: None, bourbon-soaked, wrapped in chestnut leaves

Texture: Soft