How Many Gouda Flavours Have You Actually Tried?
Alright, cheese lover — let’s have an honest chat.
You say you love Gouda.
Maybe you’ve sliced a few blocks, melted it on toasties, or added it to a platter with crackers and grapes.
But here’s the thing — Gouda isn’t one flavour. It’s a full-blown personality parade.
The Dutch didn’t just make one perfect cheese and stop there. Oh no — they went wild with it.
They infused it, aged it, smoked it, and turned it into an art form.
And thanks to a few flavour geniuses, every bite now feels like a little passport stamp on your taste buds.
So, how many have you actually tried?
1. Traditional Gouda
The OG. Buttery, mild, a touch nutty — this is the base from which all others are born. Smooth and meltable, it’s perfect for your Kiwi toasties or your Sunday brunch platter.
2. Aged Gouda
This one’s like Gouda with wisdom — sharp, firm, and speckled with tiny flavour crystals. It’s caramel-sweet and salty all at once. Shave it thin, pair it with whisky, and you’ll see what all the fuss is about.
3. Walnut Gouda
Nutty meets creamy — a perfect cheese for people who like a little crunch in their luxury. Try it on crostini with honey or in a salad with pears and rocket. It’s elegant, earthy, and deeply comforting.
4. Cumin Gouda
A classic in Dutch kitchens — warm, aromatic, and slightly spicy. Each bite carries the earthy hum of toasted cumin seeds. It’s the cheese equivalent of a cosy winter evening by the fire.
5. Smoked Gouda
A Kiwi favourite! Smoked Gouda is smooth, mellow, and carries that irresistible woodsy aroma. It turns a basic burger or mac-and-cheese into something seriously gourmet.
6. Coffee Gouda
Yep, it’s real. And no, it’s not sweet — it’s silky. Subtle notes of roasted coffee beans mingle with the buttery texture of Gouda, giving it that café-after-dark charm. Perfect with chocolate or dessert wine.
7. Red Pesto Gouda
Vibrant and full of Italian flair — imagine tomato, basil, and paprika folded through creamy Dutch cheese. It’s bold, herby, and made for Kiwi summer platters.
8. Green Pesto Gouda
Fresh basil meets Gouda’s creamy base. It’s green, it’s gorgeous, and it brings instant energy to sandwiches, pasta, or salads. It’s the “good mood” cheese.
9. Black Lemon Gouda
Mysterious, dark, and citrusy — the kind of cheese that makes you pause mid-bite and say, “Wait, what is that?” It’s zesty, smoky, and unforgettable. The flavour builds like a fine whisky — elegant and lingering.
10. Tricolore Gouda
The showstopper. Three colours, three natural flavours — basil (green), tomato (orange), and creamy Gouda (white). It’s like a mini Italian flag in cheese form — beautiful on platters, unforgettable in taste.
11. Whiskey & Beer Goudas
For those who like their cheese with a kick. Whiskey Gouda is smooth and oaky, while Beer Gouda is malty and mellow. Pair either with nuts, pretzels, and a cheeky drink — the Dutch call it borrel, we call it perfection.
12. Goat Gouda
Lighter, tangier, and a bit more refined. It melts beautifully and brings that subtle earthy flavour goats’ milk is famous for. A match made in heaven with honey or figs.
So, Be Honest — How Many Have You Actually Tried?
If your answer is one or two, you’ve got a delicious adventure ahead. Each flavour tells a different story — from the herby to the smoky, the sweet to the spicy.
At Global Cheese Boutique, we don’t just sell Gouda — we curate it. Fresh-cut in New Zealand, packed with care, and ready to make you fall in love with cheese all over again.
Because life’s too short for boring cheese, aye?