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At Forged Spirits, we’re always looking for new ways to showcase what great local produce can become. So, when the opportunity came to collaborate with the talented team at Cryer & Stott, we couldn’t resist creating something a little different.

The result? A handcrafted rum-infused cheese that brings together two Yorkshire producers with a shared passion for quality, craftsmanship and doing things properly.

Bringing Two Crafts Together

Every great collaboration starts with an idea.

We wanted to see whether the rich, warming character of our handcrafted rum could complement the creamy, award-winning cheeses produced by Cryer & Stott. Rather than simply adding rum to cheese, the challenge was creating a balance where both products could shine.

It wasn’t about overpowering the flavour—it was about enhancing it.

Behind the Scenes at the Creamery

For this project, we headed to the Cryer & Stott creamery to see exactly how the magic happens.

From the careful preparation of the cheese through to the infusion process, every stage was carried out with precision and care. Watching the team at work reinforced something we value at Forged Spirits—there are no shortcuts when you’re making premium products.

The process involved plenty of discussion, testing and refinement to make sure the finished cheese delivered exactly what we were hoping for.

The All-Important Taste Test

Of course, no collaboration is complete without trying the finished product.

Once the cheese had matured and the flavours had developed, it was finally time to taste it.

The result was everything we’d hoped for—a beautifully balanced cheese with subtle notes of our handcrafted rum adding warmth, richness and a unique depth of flavour without overpowering the character of the cheese itself.

It’s a product that celebrates Yorkshire craftsmanship from start to finish.

Supporting Local Makers

One of the things we’re most passionate about at Forged Spirits is working with other independent businesses that care just as much about quality as we do.

Collaborations like this allow us to celebrate local talent, share knowledge and create products that simply wouldn’t exist otherwise.

It’s proof that when local businesses work together, great things can happen.

Watch the Full Story

Want to see how it all came together?

Our latest YouTube video takes you behind the scenes at Cryer & Stott, showing the full process from creating the rum-infused cheese through to the final taste test.

If you’re curious about how two Yorkshire producers joined forces to create something completely unique, this is one you won’t want to miss.