🧀 Old Amsterdam
Old Amsterdam is a brand of matured Gouda from the Netherlands, officially introduced in 1985 by the Westland cheese family.
Old Amsterdam is a brand of matured Gouda from the Netherlands, made by the Westland family cheese company. The producer describes it as a Gouda with savoury depth, subtly sweet notes and ripening crystals. Old Amsterdam Classic is made from pasteurised cow's milk, according to its product page.
According to the producer, the completion of the Afsluitdijk in 1932 ended the Westland family's fish trade, and Westland Cheese was formally established in 1936. The cheese was already being sold before the brand existed; the Old Amsterdam brand was officially introduced in the Netherlands in 1985 and is named after the city of Amsterdam.
The producer says it matures the cheese not by age but by taste, in cold and warm conditions, and keeps the recipe confidential.
The range on the brand site includes Classic, Goat, Reserve, Matured and Mild, as well as gift boxes.
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How it connects to Cheese
🧀 Old Amsterdam → kind of → 🧀 Gouda → kind of → 🧀 Cheese
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Old Amsterdam?
The Westland family cheese company; Westland Cheese was formally established in 1936, according to the producer.
Is Old Amsterdam a Gouda?
Yes, the producer describes it as a Gouda; Old Amsterdam Classic is made from pasteurised cow's milk.
How does Old Amsterdam mature?
According to the producer, by taste rather than by age, in cold and warm conditions.
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Sources
- Old Amsterdam — Our story
- Old Amsterdam — How we craft Old Amsterdam
- Old Amsterdam — Product range
- Old Amsterdam — Old Amsterdam Classic (product page)