Overview
- The consumer watchdog awarded the Waitrose Davidstow Cornish Mature Cheddar a 77% score in a blind panel assessing flavour, aroma, appearance and texture.
- Rival mature cheddars trailed, with M&S at 76%, Aldi and Sainsbury’s at 74%, Tesco at 73%, Morrisons at 72%, Cathedral City at 71%, and Co-op and Pilgrims Choice at 68%.
- The Waitrose 350g block is priced at £3.18, undercutting Cathedral City’s comparable 350g pack at £4.25 reported in current listings.
- Panel feedback highlighted smooth, creamy texture, “perfect” saltiness and crumbliness, with two-thirds judging the flavour strength “just right.”
- Reporters who replicated tastings and cooked toasties found both cheeses melted well but preferred the Waitrose cheddar for its stronger aroma and bolder flavour.