What’s so good about this Dutch cheese variety?

Oude Amsterdam kaas is a special type of aged Gouda cheese, originating in the capital of The Netherlands. It matures for around 6 months prior to consumption, and has a delicute, pure taste — buttery, rich and reminiscent of walnuts — and a firm texture. This cheese’s texture and rich taste make it great for simple canapés or for grating over pasta. Of course, the true kaasminnaar will acquire a full wheel of the cheese, replete with black wax covering and the Oude Amsterdam Kaas Co firm seal.

More interesting details from a cheese information site:

Using only the purest and freshest week day milk. Weekend milk is not as fresh by the time it is used because the Frisian Holstein cows are continuing their milk production over the weekends, but the cheese production is stopped. Slow and careful ripening by 5 master cheese makers develops its unique character and flavor. The result is an outstanding cheese with a buttery flavor and firm sliceable texture. It’s ideal for cooking, melting or grating. And it makes a delicious accompaniment to a glass of wine or beer. Old Amsterdam won several Gold Medals at cheese contests throughout the world. The cheese is made with a unique culture which is owned by the Westland family in Holland.

Vintage commercial for Oude Amsterdam cheese