Where to Buy Washed-Rind Cheese in Ireland

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Milleens is a soft, washed-rind cheese made from cows milk on the rugged Beara peninsula of South West Ireland. The complex and delicate cheese is made from the milk of Friesian cows grazing the mountains and pastures of the peninsula. Milleens is the longest established Irish farmhouse cheese.

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Milleens is a soft, washed-rind cheese made from cows milk on the rugged Beara peninsula of South West Ireland. The complex and delicate cheese is made from the milk of Friesian cows grazing the mountains and pastures of the peninsula. Milleens is the longest established Irish farmhouse cheese.

Today, nearly 45 years on, the Durrus Cheese range continues to be made by hand, using the traditional techniques and skills that have been passed from mother to daughter. Our small family business is dedicated to producing the highest quality dairy product while staying true to the principles from which we were founded: sustainability, quality, and enjoyment of the work we do every day.