Colston Bassett Shropshire Blue is recognisable due to its distinctive orange body, again with blue veins spread throughout.

The natural rind is a deep orange brown shade.

The cheese is slightly milder in flavour than a Stilton and delicately sweet.

Like Stilton, the cheese has a creamy taste and smooth texture with no bitterness or sharpness.

The maturation time is slightly less – best eaten at 6-8 weeks.