40-year old Cheddar Cheese for sale in Wisconsin

[The Wizard Joseph]

Mine wasn't a pun. I actually have a dangerously pointed erection thinking about this cheese.

Wisconsin needs men like you ECH. Have you considered going into politics?

I thought about it briefly (and actually ran for public office once) but upon closer examination I realized that I do, in fact, have a soul.

It was suggested to me last spring that I run for state level congress.  I had to decline, because I would have to tell my parents that I was a male prostitute or a glory hole attendant so they wouldn't be so ashamed.

I would definitely go all out trying to find means to fund your campaign. We need intelligence and spine in government.  There's no shame in being a congressperson, just a politician.

[AFK]

I'm gonna run when my State Rep retires or terms out.  I think I would have a decent shot at it.

[East Coast Hustle]

Mine wasn't a pun. I actually have a dangerously pointed erection thinking about this cheese.

Wisconsin needs men like you ECH. Have you considered going into politics?

I thought about it briefly (and actually ran for public office once) but upon closer examination I realized that I do, in fact, have a soul.

Well, having a soul would seem a disadvantage, but it does give you opportunity for talking points that nobody else has.  Plus you'll definitely get the disabled vote!  We need Real Soul here in Wisconsin. So far it's just been Oligarchical Country, Rebel Rap, and the Cheese Lobby's all pervasive influence.

Not to derail the thread too much, but what kind of position did you run for?

Town council in a small town in Maine. I didn't win, but if everybody who has subsequently told me they voted for me can be believed, I actually won with about 85% of the vote

[The Wizard Joseph]

Mine wasn't a pun. I actually have a dangerously pointed erection thinking about this cheese.

Wisconsin needs men like you ECH. Have you considered going into politics?

I thought about it briefly (and actually ran for public office once) but upon closer examination I realized that I do, in fact, have a soul.

Well, having a soul would seem a disadvantage, but it does give you opportunity for talking points that nobody else has.  Plus you'll definitely get the disabled vote!  We need Real Soul here in Wisconsin. So far it's just been Oligarchical Country, Rebel Rap, and the Cheese Lobby's all pervasive influence.

Not to derail the thread too much, but what kind of position did you run for?

Town council in a small town in Maine. I didn't win, but if everybody who has subsequently told me they voted for me can be believed, I actually won with about 85% of the vote

Clearly some form of conspiracy. 

anyway back to ancient Cheddar, I've tried A LOT of cheese and am unsure of how sharp a cheddar can be.  I've had some that were so strong that only the tiniest bits were palatable. If you get the dosage per cracker right though it's definitely awesome.  After 40 years i can imagine that the ounce per sale scale mentioned in the OP article might just be quite the purchase.

It says that the cheese goes on sale Oct. 6.  I may be able to arrange to visit the fam back in Racine around then and get me some.  What's an acceptable method of storing cheese long term ECH? IIRC you are a chef yes?

[The Wizard Joseph]

I have not got a lot of time to post. Class to get to.  ECH if you or anybody else here really wants some of this Cheddar from the Year of Nixon's Election I will happily act as an agent, at cost, in it's acquisition.  Consider it my way of expressing sincere appreciation for this forum and the responsible parties.  Not joking, I really will help get this cheese IF I am able.

[AFK]

That's a gouda boy.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Mine wasn't a pun. I actually have a dangerously pointed erection thinking about this cheese.

Wisconsin needs men like you ECH. Have you considered going into politics?

I thought about it briefly (and actually ran for public office once) but upon closer examination I realized that I do, in fact, have a soul.

Well, having a soul would seem a disadvantage, but it does give you opportunity for talking points that nobody else has.  Plus you'll definitely get the disabled vote!  We need Real Soul here in Wisconsin. So far it's just been Oligarchical Country, Rebel Rap, and the Cheese Lobby's all pervasive influence.

Not to derail the thread too much, but what kind of position did you run for?

Town council in a small town in Maine. I didn't win, but if everybody who has subsequently told me they voted for me can be believed, I actually won with about 85% of the vote

Well, that's disturbing.

[The Wizard Joseph]

That's a gouda boy.

The sharpness and pungency of thy punnery hath marked thee a horrible muenster.
Havarti foul curd! 

[AFK]

I think you went whey overboard.

[The Wizard Joseph]

You got me. I'll have to just do cheddar next time.

[East Coast Hustle]

Mine wasn't a pun. I actually have a dangerously pointed erection thinking about this cheese.

Wisconsin needs men like you ECH. Have you considered going into politics?

I thought about it briefly (and actually ran for public office once) but upon closer examination I realized that I do, in fact, have a soul.

Well, having a soul would seem a disadvantage, but it does give you opportunity for talking points that nobody else has.  Plus you'll definitely get the disabled vote!  We need Real Soul here in Wisconsin. So far it's just been Oligarchical Country, Rebel Rap, and the Cheese Lobby's all pervasive influence.

Not to derail the thread too much, but what kind of position did you run for?

Town council in a small town in Maine. I didn't win, but if everybody who has subsequently told me they voted for me can be believed, I actually won with about 85% of the vote

Well, that's disturbing.

Not really. It's small-town Maine. Everybody is nice enough to lie.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Mine wasn't a pun. I actually have a dangerously pointed erection thinking about this cheese.

Wisconsin needs men like you ECH. Have you considered going into politics?

I thought about it briefly (and actually ran for public office once) but upon closer examination I realized that I do, in fact, have a soul.

Well, having a soul would seem a disadvantage, but it does give you opportunity for talking points that nobody else has.  Plus you'll definitely get the disabled vote!  We need Real Soul here in Wisconsin. So far it's just been Oligarchical Country, Rebel Rap, and the Cheese Lobby's all pervasive influence.

Not to derail the thread too much, but what kind of position did you run for?

Town council in a small town in Maine. I didn't win, but if everybody who has subsequently told me they voted for me can be believed, I actually won with about 85% of the vote

Well, that's disturbing.

Not really. It's small-town Maine. Everybody is nice enough to lie.

Ahhhh, OK. I wouldn't have assumed that, so I was thinking that you had some disturbing evidence that small-time elections are rigged. 

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Rampant voter fraud. Id is required.

[East Coast Hustle]

Oh, and WizJo, I appreciate your offer to play cheese middleman but unless you want to hold onto said cheese for a few months until I get back home and can take delivery of it, it's probably not worth the bother. I'm flying out tonight and probably won't be back until at least thanksgiving.

[The Wizard Joseph]

Oh, and WizJo, I appreciate your offer to play cheese middleman but unless you want to hold onto said cheese for a few months until I get back home and can take delivery of it, it's probably not worth the bother. I'm flying out tonight and probably won't be back until at least thanksgiving.

Hey, fair enough.  I am likely to wind up in the vicinity shortly after it goes on sale and thought I'd offer.  It so happens that my Pops is a total freak for food oddities and the mere suggestion would likely inspire an immediate pilgrimage. I may just wind up doing it anyway and will at least write a review if I do.

The costs would likely be extravagant anyway, but a little science and UPS priority overnight would likely prevent a catastrophe. If I have excess cash at the time and the cheese proves genuinely superior I will definitely try to put an ounce on reserve for you at cost plus shipping.  Do you know of anything that I could coat it with to prevent deterioration or mold getting to it first? Is it likely to take well to a freeze?

I hope your trip proves safe and fruitful!