Wicked Good Cheese

In the heart of Oregon’s coastal dairy land, where the air is thick with the scent of saltwater and cow manure—a combination only the locals could love—lies the Tillamook Creamery. This isn’t just a cheese factory; it’s a cathedral dedicated to the art of cheddar, a place where lactose intolerance is considered heresy.

Tillamook’s Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar recently clinched the title of World’s Best Cheddar at the World Cheese Awards in Portugal.

The creamery itself is a marvel. Visitors can embark on self-guided tours, peering through expansive viewing galleries into the inner sanctum where milk alchemy occurs. Interactive exhibits detail the journey from grass to glass, or more accurately, from udder to aging room. The facility also boasts a dining hall serving everything from cheese curds to the quintessential grilled cheese sandwich, reportedly selling 90,000 of these gooey delights annually.

For those whose devotion to dairy knows no bounds, the creamery offers premium experiences, including guided tours and specialty tastings. And let’s not overlook the ice cream counter, a shrine to creamy indulgence that tempts even the lactose-averse.

In a world increasingly obsessed with plant-based this and gluten-free that, Tillamook stands as a bastion for those who believe that life’s simplest pleasures are often its most profound. Here, cheese isn’t just food; it’s a way of life.

References:

• This Fan-Favorite Cheese Company Just Won World’s Best Cheddar

• Tillamook Just Won Best Cheese in America Award—This Is the One To Try