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Super Gold Winner 2025/26
A bold, cave-aged hard cheese from Central Switzerland, Althorn delivers an intense yet balanced flavour with a beautifully classic texture.
Produced by the renowned Seiler Käserei AG, this cheese is matured in natural cave cellars where it develops depth, structure and a rich, savoury profile. Expect a firm, slightly crumbly paste with a full-bodied character that lingers on the palate.
Awarded Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards 2025, Althorn stands among the world’s finest cheeses—recognised for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Crafted from pasteurised cow’s milk and aged for up to 14 months, Althorn combines traditional Swiss cheesemaking with a modern edge—resulting in a powerful alpine cheese that remains clean and refined.
Perfect for a cheese board where stronger flavours are welcome, or shaved over warm dishes to add depth and complexity.
How we wrap your cheese
The freshness of your cheese is our priority. That’s why — unless stated otherwise in the product description — we pack all cheeses in vacuum-sealed bags to protect them during their journey. We know some customers prefer the traditional touch of cheese paper wrap, so we’re happy to offer this option for a small fee, as it takes extra care and time to prepare.
Unless noted differently, all cheeses will generally have a best-before date of at least 14 days, and vacuum-packed cheeses around 2 months. Remember, with cheese this date is simply a guide — it doesn’t necessarily mean the cheese will be of lesser quality afterwards. In fact, many softer varieties reach their most delicious ripeness when enjoyed close to, or even just beyond, their best-before date.
How the cheese gets to you
At Alpine Express, we send all our cheeses in eco-friendly, insulated cardboard boxes, carefully cushioned with recycled packing paper and kept chilled with food-grade gel ice packs. We use the fastest service available — most often Star Track Express — so your cheese arrives in peak condition. You can check estimated delivery times using Star Track’s estimated transit time tool, though we may occasionally select another trusted courier to ensure the quickest, most reliable service.
Unless otherwise noted, we ship cheese boxes each Monday, with an order cut-off of 8 pm (Sydney time) the night before. As soon as your order is on its way, you’ll receive a tracking number so you can follow your cheese’s journey from our door to yours.
Do you have any other questions? Check our FAQs for additional information or write to us via our contact form.
