Maleny Cheese is a family concern which sees a merging of Swiss cheese makers with third generation dairy farmers. Located in Maleny, Queensland they opened in 2004.
The cheese featured in this post, is a highly aromatic washed rind called Le Blochon.
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Cheese Maker: Maleny Cheese
Cheese Name: Le Blochon
Location: 1 Clifford St, Maleny, Queensland
Web: www.malenycheese.com.au
Cheese Name: Le Blochon
Location: 1 Clifford St, Maleny, Queensland
Web: www.malenycheese.com.au
The first thing you notice when you approach this cheese is undoubtably its aroma. That "farm fresh" scent fills the air and can't help but put a smile on your face. Once you handle the cheese you'll then notice just how soft and malleable it feels
![maleny le blochon© by Haalo](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2778079344_f3ef94dc1a_o.jpg)
Once unwrapped you can enjoy its wrinkled tan skin. Much like the Reblouchon on which it is based, it is made using the milk from the second milking.
![maleny le blochon© by Haalo](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2235/2777221933_3bae2b6c5b_o.jpg)
This photo shows the appearance when cut not long after removing it from the fridge - there are signs of its lovely unctuous character but it does need to come up to temperature
![maleny le blochon© by Haalo](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2778079788_3ae74db5d5_o.jpg)
The skin is well defined and certainly edible - there's no bitterness or overpowering ammonia scent that can be found in other cheese.
![maleny le blochon© by Haalo](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2777222413_254b8a8b20_o.jpg)
Taste wise, it's a sweet and somewhat nutty flavoured cheese, combined with a wonderful creamy mouth feel. For washed rind novices, I urge you to look past its aroma - you will be more than rewarded by this excellent cheese.
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