{"product_id":"milleens-dotes","title":"Milleen's Dotes","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eMilleen’s Dote\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional washed-rind cheese made on the rugged Beara Peninsula in South West Ireland, where the Milleen family has been producing farmhouse cheese since 1974. Crafted from pasteurised cow’s milk from Friesian cows grazing the peninsula’s mountains and coastal pastures, the cheese captures the character of this wild Atlantic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eDuring maturation, the cheese is regularly washed in brine – a time-honoured technique with ancient roots, believed to have been carried across Europe by Irish monks centuries ago and used to create famous washed-rind cheeses such as Munster. This process encourages the development of Milleen’s Dote’s distinctive orange-brown rind, often slightly sticky with a softly wrinkled appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eWhile the aroma is robust and earthy, the flavour is surprisingly balanced and delicate. The rind is edible and savoury, while the paste beneath is smooth, buttery and gently lactic when young. With maturity, the flavour grows richer and more complex, reflecting the changing seasons – from fresh herbs and meadow flowers in spring and summer to deeper notes of hay and moss in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1851\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor the best flavour, allow Milleen’s Dote to come to room temperature before serving. It pairs beautifully with crisp dry white wines, luscious dessert wines, or characterful Belgian-style ales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paxton \u0026 Whitfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55312386752897,"sku":"1724","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/3327\/2130\/files\/Paxton_WhitfieldMar26-WebRes-9.jpg?v=1773222259","url":"https:\/\/paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk\/products\/milleens-dotes","provider":"Paxton \u0026 Whitfield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}