THREE TO TRY

1 LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER

While not technically an alpine, this British cheese is made using similar techniques, resulting in a dense, creamy texture with the sweetness of an alpine and brothy notes of cheddar.

2 SCHNEBELHORN

Another fantastic Swiss cheese that’s intensely rich and fudgy due to the added cream. Named after the tallest mountain in the region, the cheese is aged for up to nine months and has a delicious pungency, while retaining the characteristic nuttiness of other alpines.

3 LE GRUYÈRE AOP

This mighty mountain cheese from Switzerland can be aged from six to 18 months. Typically sweet in ‚lavour when young, the nutty, caramel and umami notes develop as it ages.