Aged Blue Stilton - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Tesco Finest Aged Blue Stilton achieves a perfect score of 100 with a full 5 certification points from its Protected Designation of Origin status. Headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution 15, and ingredients 10. The proximity score is 0 rather than the 5 points seen in many other products, suggesting a greater distance factor in the supply chain assessment. Manufacturing and origin are confirmed in the United Kingdom.

Blue Stilton is one of England's most celebrated PDO cheeses, legally required to be made in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, or Nottinghamshire using locally sourced milk. The product also carries the Stilton Cheese Makers Association mark, providing an additional layer of producer-body certification beyond the EU-equivalent PDO framework. Tesco Finest positions this as an aged variant, implying a longer maturation period for a more developed flavour profile.

At the 64th percentile across 14 Blue Stilton products, this aged variant outperforms nearly two thirds of its category peers. The PDO designation is inherent to the Stilton category, so the association mark and the Tesco Finest premium positioning are the primary differentiators. For consumers seeking a well-credentialed British blue cheese with confirmed PDO protection and producer association verification, this product represents a strong and transparent option within a competitive specialist category.