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Last updated: 2 August 2021
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We blind taste test and compare 27 supermarket vintage cheddar cheese blocks from brands including Bega, Coles and Cracker Barrel to find the best. Discover the top-rated cheddar cheese by CHOICE experts, sort by price, brand, type and more.

Check out the cheddar buying guide for tips on cheddar terminology and a recipe for cheese scones.

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Image of King Island Dairy Surprise Bay Cheddar
73
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King Island Dairy Surprise Bay Cheddar

Taste score 74
Maturation time Minimum of 12 months
Price per 100g 5.5
Shop Ethical rating F
$9.35
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72
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Barber's 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar

Taste score 81
Maturation time 24 months
Price per 100g 5
Shop Ethical rating NA
$9.5
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Image of Thomas Dux 18 Month Aged Cheddar
72
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Thomas Dux 18 Month Aged Cheddar

Taste score 85
Maturation time 18 months
Price per 100g 1.84
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.6
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72
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Thomas Dux 24 Month Aged Cheddar

Taste score 81
Maturation time 24 months
Price per 100g 2.3
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.6
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Image of Thomas Dux English Vintage Cheddar
71
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Thomas Dux English Vintage Cheddar

Taste score 80
Maturation time 12 months
Price per 100g 2.25
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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70
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Coles Australian Vintage Cheddar

Taste score 88
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 1.6
Shop Ethical rating F
$4
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68

Maffra Cheese Co Mature Cheddar

Taste score 76
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 4.33
Shop Ethical rating NA
$6.49
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68

Warrnambool Heritage The Aged Vintage

Taste score 80
Maturation time Up to 18 months
Price per 100g 2.4
Shop Ethical rating F
$5.99
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Coles Australian Extra Tasty Cheddar

Taste score 83
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 1.6
Shop Ethical rating F
$4
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66

Bega Strong & Bitey Vintage

Taste score 77
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 2.4
Shop Ethical rating D
$6
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Godminster Vintage Organic Cheddar

Taste score 77
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 5.5
Shop Ethical rating NA
$10.99
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Mainland Epicure Aged up to 32 Months

Taste score 77
Maturation time Up to 32 months
Price per 100g 3
Shop Ethical rating C
$6
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Coles Vintage Cheddar

Taste score 76
Maturation time 15 months
Price per 100g 2.25
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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65

Great Ocean Road Vintage

Taste score 75
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 1.4
Shop Ethical rating F
$7
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Mainland Extra Tasty Aged up to 18 Months

Taste score 74
Maturation time Up to 18 months
Price per 100g 2.2
Shop Ethical rating C
$5.5
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63

Warrnambool Heritage Vintage Club

Taste score 73
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 3.4
Shop Ethical rating F
$6.8
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Ashgrove Aged Full Flavoured Vintage Cheddar

Taste score 66
Maturation time Up to 18 months
Price per 100g 4.32
Shop Ethical rating NA
$6.05
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Mainland Vintage Aged up to 24 Months

Taste score 68
Maturation time Up to 24 months
Price per 100g 2.75
Shop Ethical rating C
$5.5
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Dairyworks Tasty Natural Block

Taste score 65
Maturation time Up to 18 months
Price per 100g 2.14
Shop Ethical rating C
$4.5
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South Cape Vintage Club Cheddar

Taste score 68
Maturation time Not specified
Price per 100g 3.57
Shop Ethical rating F
$5
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Rachel Clemons

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.