About Old Westminster
Old Westminster represents the finest tradition in British cheddar-making, produced by the Barber Family - the oldest cheddar-making family in England with over 170 years of heritage. This premium cheese brand is handcrafted with the same attention to detail and traditional methods that have been passed down through six generations of master cheesemakers in Somerset. Westminster cheddar is made as nature intended, using traditional techniques perfected over generations. The cheese showcases the exceptional quality of English dairy, with the Barber Family's expertise combined with milk from farms on the natural pasture-rich Cheshire Plain. Each variety in the range offers distinct flavour profiles, from the powerful punch of the 15-month aged Vintage Cheddar to the unique character of their Rustic Red with sweet, nutty Appenzeller-like notes. The Westminster range includes several standout varieties: Westminster Reserve aged over two years with natural salt crystal formations, Smoked Cheddar naturally smoked over oak chips for 3-4 hours, and the exclusive Cave Aged Cheddar matured 200 feet underground in Somerset's Wookey Hole Caves. Each variety demonstrates why British cheddar remains the world's most popular cheese variety, and why Westminster is recognised globally as among the finest examples. Distributed internationally by Somerdale from their base in Wellington, Somerset, Westminster cheese represents the best of British cheese-making heritage. Whether you're seeking a powerful vintage cheddar or a subtly smoked variety, Old Westminster delivers authentic farmhouse quality with centuries of craft expertise behind every bite.
