Sharpham Rushmore

Sharpham Rushmore is an award‑winning, semi‑hard mixed‑milk cheese created entirely by serendipity when goat’s milk was mistakenly poured into the same tank as cow’s milk. Rather than waste the batch, our cheesemakers continued the make to see what might emerge — and were delighted by the rich, creamy cheese with a subtly tangy flavour that resulted. First trialled at Powderham Food Festival 2021, Rushmore was an instant hit, quickly becoming a beloved part of the Sharpham range.

Awarded Two Stars at the Great Taste Awards 2024, judges praised its finesse, smooth texture, and elegant balance of sweet, lactic and vegetal notes, describing it as:

“This is a handsome wheel with an attractive rind. On cutting, the knife went smoothly into the cheese. The lovely texture, which got softer towards the middle, was visible and inviting. It has a mild aroma, and super-smooth texture that melts on the palate, and then the flavours flood out. There is a touch of earthy ammonia in the rich, elegant creaminess and so much character, even in the rind, with a vegetal note that works with the cheese really well. We loved the finesse and gentle, sweet notes that blend with the lactic tickle, which leaves you smiling.”

A semi‑hard cow’s and goat’s milk cheese with refreshing acidity, Rushmore is rich and creamy with gentle floral sweetness, a soft yielding texture, and a lingering, elegant finish.