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Stinking Bishop

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The rind is washed with perry (fermented pear juice) made from Stinking Bishop pears; and it is this process that gives the cheese its rich, powerful aroma and flavour. Made by Charles Martell on his farm in Gloucestershire.

Available Weights 250g/500g
Country of Origin British Isles and Ireland
Individual Cheese? No
Milk Variety Cows'
Style of Cheese Washed Rind & Aromatic
Vegetarian? Yes
Organic? No
Unpasteurised? No
For Pregnant Women? No

Stinking Bishop

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Charles Martell Maker: Charles Martell

What time do you get up?

Before I’ve woken up

What’s your favourite cheese (other than the ones you make)?

Parmesan – the better one.

What do you drink with the cheese that you make?

Hot water

What’s your favourite cheese anecdote?

‘Suffolk Bang’ cheese was so hard that it was used for the wheels of cannons – and so awful that dogs would bark at it.

If you weren’t a cheesemaker what would you be?

Lorry driver

What is your favourite view?

From my bed looking out to May Hill with its knot of trees on top.

What’s your greatest extravagance?

My wife