Pope Joan wrote:What, O global community, are your favorite cheeses?
Based on what I can now easily access, Cabot cheddar from Vermont, a family farm cooperative, is my favorite. It has the desirable cheddar combination of tang and cream.
For a taste which jolts my senses to pleasant attention, salty yet deep and rich, I like Stilton.
Dutch cheeses are rich and nutty but not quite first water.
For a creamy treat, brie is still a winner, although there is a fine Scots variety cured in oatmeal called Camboc or something, but it's made by the accursed MacDonalds.
Fresh parmesan was a pleasant discovery last year.
My all-time favourite is Roche-Baron (the only blue cheese I've ever liked, and I love it).
Other than that, a nice smoked Gubeen is delicious, as is feta and parmesan.