The Stag

Bold & Nutty Specialty Cheddar

Gold Medal — International Cheese Awards

Five-Time 1st Place Winner — American Cheese Society Awards

Select vats of The Fawn are chosen for further aging to allow for the development of the intense, bold flavor characteristics of The Stag. It is rugged, driving strong toffee and butterscotch notes yet it possesses the sweet finish of The Fawn. As it ages, The Stag develops a hint of crystalline crunch to further enliven the taste buds with rich texture as well as flavor. The Stag, a true Wisconsin Original, is a traditional bandage-wrapped 22 lb. daisy wheel Cheddar. Chosen as one of the “101 Best Cheeses of the Year” by Culture Magazine.

Our Favorite Pairings

• Soft Pairings: Warm Spiced Apple Cider
• Beer: Stout, Amber
• Wine: Pinot Noir, Red Zinfandel, Nomadic Red, Malbec
• Hard Pairings: Hard Cider, Brandy, Bourbon
• Nibblies: Cashews, Dried Cranberries, Dried Cherries, Pistachios, Pumpernickel, Blackberries, Charcuterie, Red Grapes, Buttery Crackers

 Awards

• 2021
  • 1st Place – Wisconsin State Fair
  • Silver – International Cheese Awards
    • Best USA Cheese – Cheddar – Mature
•  2019
  • 1st Place – American Cheese Society
  • Silver – World Cheese Awards
  • Very Highly Commended — International Cheese Awards
  • Label Design Very Highly Commended – International Cheese Awards
  • 3rd Place — Wisconsin State Fair
• 2018
  • Gold, Best USA Cheese, Cheddar, Extra Mature/Vintage — International Cheese Awards
  • Silver Medal — World Cheese Awards
• 2017
  • Gold, Best USA Cheese, Cheddar, Vintage — International Cheese Awards
  • 1st — American Cheese Society Awards
• 2016
  • 1st — American Cheese Society Awards
• 2015
  • Gold — International Cheese Awards
  • 2nd — American Cheese Society Awards
• 2014
  • Silver — World Cheese Awards
  • Bronze — International Cheese Awards
  • 1st — American Cheese Society Awards
• 2013
  • 1st — American Cheese Society Awards