Scottish Cheese Scotland's climate and geography are well suited to cheese-making. Traditionally, a short production season limited the variety of cheeses that could be made as they had to be able to survive long storage. Nowadays modern techniques have enabled a range of new cheeses to become available which include such wonderful things as soft brie and creamy blues. Our selection represents a wide cross-section of the very best. More... English Cheese There is a long and distinguished tradition of cheese-making in England from classic Blue Stilton to old monastic washed-rind delicacies. In recent decades new generations of cheese-makers have emerged and are now producing some wonderful varieties which encompass blue, hard, soft, sheep, goat and cow. More... Irish Cheese The salty Atlantic winds, the soft rain on mountain slopes, the lush grasses of the hills and valleys, and the delicate wild herbs growing in the rocky fields all combine to influence the flavour of Irish farmhouse cheese. In Ireland as in Scotland, there has been a resurgence in cheese-making and Mellis brings you a selection of the finest. More... French Cheese The French have been making artisan cheese for centuries and have perfected the art via generations of expert knowledge and care. This combined with the variety of geography and geology that exists has meant French cheese is renowned the world over. Many of our French cheeses carry an 'Appelation D'Origine Controlee' stamp which ensures the best possible quality. More... Italian Cheese Italy is famous the world over for its cheese, particularly those used in cooking and cuisine. Think of the finest Buffalo Mozzarella and of Parmigiano Reggiano. Our Italian cheese is all hand-made in the traditional manner resulting in a taste that is of the very best. More... Spanish Cheese The influence of different cultures over the centuries has helped to develop the wide variety of cheeses produced in Spain today. Likewise, milk from sheep and goats which thrive in the often extreme climate has been used to produce Spain's best cheeses. We only work with small artisan producers in Spain. More... Welsh Cheese Cheese-making has a long tradition in Wales. Early cheeses resembled the now famous Caerphilly and were immersed in brine. I.J.Mellis sells the modern interpretation which is quite fantastic. More... Dutch Cheese Holland is well-known for its windmills, green fields and grazing cattle. Therefore, the Dutch have been associated with milk, butter and cheese for centuries and indeed today Holland as a country is the world's largest exporter of dairy products. Home to Gouda, one of the world's most famous cheeses, Holland also has some lesser known varieties that are well worth a try. We present some of Holland's finest. More...