Playfully inspired by Smokey Bear, this American original is cold smoked for many hours over Oregon hazelnut shells. This process infuses the cheese with unique aromas of barrel aged vanilla, bread pudding, and candied bacon. You’ll taste spicy sweet flavors of honey, apple, and nectarine, plus a mild “blue” finish.
Rogue Creamery, founded in 1933, as the Rogue River Valley Co op, created to support local dairy farmers during the Great Depression. Original founder Gaetano “Tom” Vella was inspired by European cheese making techniques, particularly from Roquefort, France, which influenced the production of Oregon Blue cheese in 1957. Over the decades, the company has retained its commitment to artisanal production methods. Rogue Creamery has received more than 40 awards at national and international cheese competitions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the cheese industry.