“It’s been the best in the country for the last ... The traditional-style Gouda, aged for 13 months, was the top cheese among 2,414 entries selected by a panel of 38 judges in Green Bay ...

When they started making their authentic Dutch Gouda, they were ahead of the curve, shocking many Nova Scotians whose idea of a good cheese still didn't go much further than a sharp cheddar.

Slices and cubes of cheese on a cutting board, arranged around a dipping sauce and fresh grapes - Elena Noviello/Getty Images ...