HOOK'S 3 YEAR CHEDDAR (LB)

The three-year aging really comes through — it's got those crunchy little crystals in it and a sharp bite that lingers. I grated some over a bowl of chili and it held up way better than the mild stuff I usually buy. A full pound is a lot for one person, but I'm not complaining.

Bought a pound to snack on with crackers and it's got that crunchy, crystalline texture you only get from real long aging. Salty and tangy enough that a little goes a long way, so the pound is lasting me a while.

The aged flavor is sharper than the younger cheddars I usually grab, with that little crystalline crunch when you bite in. Melts into a grilled cheese without turning greasy, which is exactly what I wanted.