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  "path": "/2026/03/24/dazel-ash-named-supreme-champion-at-british-irish-cheese-awards/",
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  "textContent": "An ash-coated goat’s log made in the New Forest has been named Supreme Champion at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2026. Dazel Ash from Rosary Goats Cheese rose to the top in a field of over 600 entries, judged by 60 industry experts, to take the top prize at the 30th anniversary edition of these prestigious Awards. Produced by Chris and Clare Moody in a small dairy, tucked behind their family home in Wiltshire, Dazel Ash is a log-shaped cheese, coated in edible ash, which matures to develop a delicate, crinkled rind. Dazel Ash has a fresh and clean flavour profile including citrus and earthy notes, as well as a floral sweetness, while its white interior offers a striking contrast against the black rind. Chris Moody from Rosary Goats Cheese commented: “We are absolutely delighted to have won Supreme Champion for Dazel Ash at the British & Irish Cheese Awards. It is an honour to receive such an accolade from judges so knowledgeable in artisanal cheesemaking. The Cheese Awards have always been a marvellous showcase for British and Irish cheesemakers, especially the small producers. The sudden burst of enthusiasm that you get from winning an award reminds you why [...]",
  "title": "Dazel Ash named Supreme Champion at British & Irish Cheese Awards"
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