Reypenaer Cheese Slicer

The Reypenaer Guillotine is a specially developed slicer for creating extremely thin slices of cheese on a table. By slicing this special cheese thinly, the balance between thickness and surface area is optimized, allowing you to fully appreciate the flavor as the slices slowly melt on your tongue. It's an ideal way to discover a variety of flavors. For example, you might detect notes of wood, caramel, or even walnuts, yogurt, and cognac.

The Reypenaer Guillotine is a wonderful item to have when spending time with friends and family during aperitifs or dessert. Gift wrapping is available, making it an excellent present for cheese lovers or for business associates.

This item is unused, but it does not come with its original box.
I haven't used it even once because I felt it was too precious, so I would like to pass it on to someone who will use it. It has been carefully stored, so there are no scratches.

The product itself originally cost around 4,000 yen, but the shipping cost exceeded 10,000 yen.

Reypenaer is a brand of Dutch Gouda cheese. It is known for its long aging period, and cheeses aged for a particularly long time are characterized by their strong flavor and unique texture.
Characteristics of Reypenaer Cheese:
Aging Period:
Aged naturally for 1 to 3 years in historic cheese cellars.
Flavor:
The longer the aging period, the more complex and intense the flavor becomes. You can detect sweetness like raisins and nutty aromas.
Texture:
Due to aging, a crystal-like texture appears within the cheese.
Production:
Cheese is hand-rolled and washed in cellars with over 100 years of history.
Usage:
Used in many restaurants and has received numerous awards.

Reypenaer cheese has aging grades such as V.S.O.P. and X.O. depending on the aging period. V.S.O.P. is Gouda aged for 2 years, with a savory and rich umami flavor similar to miso and a creamy texture.