Jasper Hill works with Cabot graders to hand select vats of young cheese that are suited to graceful cave-ripening. Upon arrival to a temperature and humidity controlled cave within The Cellars, blocks are coated with lard, brushed, and turned in order to cultivate a living natural rind. Vault 5 is distinct from our other cave aged cheddars for the inclusion of Alpine-style cultures in the cheese make. This unique set of microflora help to develop sweet, nutty flavors as well as a more pliant, meltable texture.