The Blacksticks Cheeses

"Blacksticks Blue is undoubtedly the daddy of all blue cheeses. It starts with the nose, continues through the taste & texture, & finishes with an after taste of shear blue cheese. Heaven!"

Simon Rimmer   

A unique soft blue veined cheese, handmade only by Butlers at Inglewhite Dairy in rural Lancashire. With a distinctive amber hue, Blacksticks Blue reveals a delicious creamy smooth yet tangy taste. Adding perfect colour to any cheese selection, this very special soft blue cheese is one of a kind - an upbeat British classic that is truly different to other blue cheeses.

All of the cheeses in the Blacksticks range are hand-crafted in small batches. Curds are hand cut, stirred and then gently poured into individual moulds before resting, allowing the cheeses adequate time to drain naturally, resulting in the characteristic soft texture that Blacksticks is known for. Each cheese is then pierced and carefully hand wrapped prior to being nurtured and turned for five to eight weeks whilst it matures to its optimum taste and texture. Very temperamental when maturing, our dedicated Blacksticks cheese makers give specific care and attention to this cheese, ensuring that we always get a great result.

Made from local pasteurised Cows milk

“This is the first time I have come across your cheeses. I picked up a slab (of Blacksticks White) at our local Co-op as a treat. It was really creamy and very tasty - so tasty we were still tasting it several hours later! I'll be keeping an eye out for your cheese in future.”

Kim from Northants   

Subtle blue veining unfolds across this luscious soft white cheese, contributing to a smooth and creamy taste with a distinctive tang. Blacksticks White is handmade in rural Lancashire using cows milk from local farms.

"Just wanted to say thanks for sending in samples of the new Butlers cheeses. The goats cheese really was outstanding. Just the right balance of tang and earthy / musty goatiness!"

Richard Ford   
Fresh Foods Reporter, The Grocer   

Using local goats milk produced by Butler’s own herd of goats in Lancashire, Blacksticks Silk is a blue veined goats cheese, possessing a delicate flavour coupled with a pleasingly silky texture. Combining nuttiness with a subtle blue tang, the taste of this handmade cheese becomes more peppery with age.

"Try something different, that really eats beautifully."

Joann Simon, M&S Cheese Specialist   

Local British Friesland sheeps milk is used to make Blacksticks Velvet, a milder soft blue veined cheese with an incredibly smooth and velvety texture. Handmade by Butlers in rural Lancashire, Blacksticks Velvet is not available during December and January due to the natural lambing cycle of British Friesland sheep.