5 cheeses

Humboldt County, California, United States

A ripening line of ash through the middle, drawn from a dream.

Iowa, United States

Made since 1941 by the washing-machine family, from a university recipe.

Wisconsin, United States

The most-decorated cheese in American history, made only from summer pasture milk.

Oregon, United States

Wrapped in brandy-soaked vine leaves. Named world’s best cheese in 2019.

Vermont, United States

Made only in summer, aged in a cave dug into a Vermont hillside.