BLUE MONDAY… Behind the scenes with @wheresthatjoebuck. Everyone’s eyes might be on a CERTAIN blue cheese this time of year, but we’ve got another absolute banger to share with you! Mike’s Fancy Cheese— headed up by Mike Thomson is one of our favourite cheesemakers. Young Buck is a standout cheese inspired by ancient blue cheese recipes. Made with raw milk and a slower production process, the curds have more time to develop complex flavors resulting in a punchier cheese. Aged for 12–15 weeks, Young Buck has a denser yet brittle paste compared to typical cheeses of its type. While it’s creamy, piquant, and bright when young, it develops a lingering malty aftertaste as it matures. Right now, you can find it on the belt, perfectly paired with @grasmeregingerbread. A few years back, we visited Belfast and spent some time with Mike, making cheese and chatting shop. Here are a few snapshots from our trip. If you’re looking for a blue cheese for your Christmas cheeseboard, try Young Buck.