A Wisconsin cheese shop located on Old World Third Street In Milwaukee has a lot of wonderful options in its cheese cases – everything from aged Cheddar to to smoked Gouda. It you like it hot, Wisconsin Cheese Mart has you covered. The vender has 16 different kicked-up flavors, including varieties like Spicy Irishman Whiskey Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Sriracha. But if you like it hot -- and we mean, really hot -- there’s a cheese you can sample... but only of you dare. Just pick up a half pound of Angel de la Muerte, and get a fire extinguisher ready.
So how hot is it? Read on to find out.
The cheese is sold by a store that’s been around for a long time. Wisconsin Cheese Mart was founded as a small shop in 1938, but it grew into one of Wisconsins leading cheese retailers.
The spiciest cheese in this shop doesn’t have the friendliest name, either -– it means “angel of death” in Spanish. But hey, it's just a name... how bad can it be?
The cheese is similar to others in the case; it’s a Wisconsin cheese made with cows' milk. It just has some Carolina Reaper peppers sprinkled in...
So what’s a Carolina Reaper pepper? It’s a pepper that has been certified as the world's hottest chili pepper by Guinness World Records.
The pepper was measured as 1.6 million Scoville Heat Units. In comparison, a spicy Serrano pepper might be measured at just 10,000 Scoville Heat Units.
So in other words, this cheese is hot, really hot... pepper spray hot. So, enjoy the Angel de la Muerte with caution!
If you’re not ready to try the Angel of Death cheese, you have plenty of other options at Wisconsin Cheese Mart. This cheese vendor has the world’s largest selection of Wisconsin cheese, so you’re bound to find something you’ll like! If you’re interested in discovering more delicious Wisconsin cheese, take this ultimate cheese road trip.
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