Description
Hartington crumbed blue Stilton is potted into this beautiful ceramic pot and is ideal as a gift for any celebration. Our amazing Derbyshire Stilton is handmade and the only one allowed to be made outside of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Hartington Stilton was a Bronze winner at the 2021 and Gold winner at the 2015 International Cheese Awards.
All Stilton cheese is made in accordance with its strict quality license from the Stilton Makers Association and the Designated Origin UK Protected (was PDO) status. The village of Hartington in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales is the only place in the UK outside of the large producers in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire allowed to produce Stilton Cheese and we have been making Stilton to the same recipe since 1900. All of our cheese is made with local milk in our creamery on the historic Pikehall Farm.
Stilton’s unique flavour makes it suitable not only for those special occasions when only the best will do but also but for perking up everyday recipes and snacks. With its slightly open texture and creamy background, it melts and crumbles easily and is one of the few kinds of cheese that freezes well.
Best Before of this batch is 12 February 2026
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.
