Swiss Gruyère Crowned World's Best Cheese at 2022 Awards
Swiss Gruyère Crowned World's Best Cheese at 2022 Awards
Swiss Gruyère Crowned World's Best Cheese at 2022 Awards
A Swiss gruyere has taken the top prize at the World Cheese Awards 2022 in Bern. The competition featured 5,244 cheeses from 46 countries, with the winning entry standing out for its rich, complex flavours. Judges described it as a standout among over 5,000 rivals.
The champion gruyere, aged for 18 months, impressed with its flinty texture and warm milk aroma. Its taste combined savoury, roasted nut, and butterscotch notes, earning praise from experts. Perry Wakeman, a cheese maturation specialist and lead judge, selected it as one of the finalists.
The final round included cheeses from France, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Slovakia, and Japan. Among them was a Japanese goat cheese that Wakeman noted for its quality and potential in future contests. The only American finalist, a cheddar, also caught his attention as an unexpected highlight. NPR hosts Scott Detrow and Juana Summers later discussed the idea of a taste test between American and British cheddars. Their conversation followed the awards, where the Swiss gruyere ultimately claimed the world champion title.
The winning gruyere triumphed over thousands of entries, showcasing Swiss craftsmanship. Its distinct texture and layered flavours set it apart in a competition featuring cheeses from nearly 50 nations. The result also highlighted rising quality in cheeses from regions like Japan and the U.S.
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