Quick Answer: Our top pick for blue cheese on a charcuterie board is Point Reyes Original Blue (4.5 out of 5). Best value: Trader Joe's Cave Aged Blue. Splurge: Roquefort Société. We ranked 6 widely sold options on how they work on a board, published taste tests and awards, ingredients, value and how easy they are to find.
Blue cheese divides a room, so the brand you buy matters. Creamier, gentler blues win over skeptics; bold ones reward blue lovers. These cover both.
How we ranked these: these are researched picks, not a side-by-side tasting. We scored each product on published taste tests and awards, its ingredient list, price and where you can buy it, plus how that style of product behaves on a board. Sources are listed at the end, and the full method is on our buying guides hub. Prices and stock last checked September 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best overall: Point Reyes Original Blue ($$$) | ★★★★½ 4.5 |
| Best value: Trader Joe's Cave Aged Blue ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 |
| Best splurge: Roquefort Société ($$$) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 |
The full ranking
| Product | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Point Reyes Original Blue ($$$) | ★★★★½ 4.5 | Balanced, creamy blue |
| 2. Kingston Creamery Breezy Blue ($$) | ★★★★½ 4.4 | Creamy and spreadable |
| 3. BelGioioso Gorgonzola ($$) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | Blue for beginners |
| 4. Trader Joe's Cave Aged Blue ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | Budget blue |
| 5. Roquefort Société ($$$) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | For blue lovers |
| 6. Colston Bassett Stilton ($$$) | ★★★½☆ 3.5 | Classic English blue |
1. Point Reyes Original Blue
★★★★½ 4.5 out of 5 · Best overall · Best for: Balanced, creamy blue · $$$ premium
Sporked's top blue cheese, scoring 10 out of 10 for a nuanced flavor that balances sweet, savory and smoky notes. Made in California.
- Why we like it: Top-ranked. Creamy and balanced.
- Keep in mind: Pricier.
- Where to buy: Whole Foods, most grocery.
2. Kingston Creamery Breezy Blue
★★★★½ 4.4 out of 5 · Best for: Creamy and spreadable · $$ mid-range
Tasting Table's clear winner: supremely creamy, spreadable and balanced. Sporked scored it 9.5 out of 10.
- Why we like it: Top-ranked twice. Spreadable.
- Keep in mind: Not in every store.
- Where to buy: Grocery cheese case.
3. BelGioioso Gorgonzola
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best for: Blue for beginners · $$ mid-range
Mild and creamy. Tasting Table called it an excellent introduction to blue cheese.
- Why we like it: Gentle. Everywhere.
- Keep in mind: Mild for blue lovers.
- Where to buy: Most grocery stores.
4. Trader Joe's Cave Aged Blue
★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5 · Best value · Best for: Budget blue · $ budget
A raw cow's milk blue with a nutty finish. Sporked scored it 8.5 out of 10 and called it exceptional value. (Source: Sporked.)
- Why we like it: Very cheap. Nutty.
- Keep in mind: Only at Trader Joe's.
- Where to buy: Trader Joe's.
5. Roquefort Société
★★★★☆ 3.9 out of 5 · Best splurge · Best for: For blue lovers · $$$ premium
Strong, salty and pungent. Sporked scored it 8 out of 10 as the choice for enthusiasts.
- Why we like it: Bold.
- Keep in mind: Too strong for many guests.
- Where to buy: Grocery cheese case.
6. Colston Bassett Stilton
★★★½☆ 3.5 out of 5 · Best for: Classic English blue · $$$ premium
Hand-ladled and creamier than most Stilton, and widely regarded by cheesemongers as the benchmark.
- Why we like it: The classic.
- Keep in mind: Expensive. Few published taste tests.
- Where to buy: Whole Foods, cheese counters.
How the scores break down
Each product is scored 1 to 5 on five things, then weighted: how it works on a board (30%), published taste tests and awards (25%), ingredients (15%), value (15%) and how easy it is to find (15%).
| Product | On the board | Reviews and awards | Ingredients | Value | Easy to find | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Reyes Original Blue | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Kingston Creamery Breezy Blue | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4.4 |
| BelGioioso Gorgonzola | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Trader Joe's Cave Aged Blue | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4.2 |
| Roquefort Société | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3.9 |
| Colston Bassett Stilton | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.5 |
What to look for on the label
Label check: Buy a wedge, not crumbles. For Stilton and Gorgonzola, look for the protected name and DOP or PDO mark.
Skip: Pre-crumbled blue cheese for a board. It is often dry and dull.
For what blue cheese pairs with and how to serve it, see the gorgonzola guide. To see every ranked guide, visit our charcuterie buying guides.
Blue cheese questions
What is the best blue cheese for a charcuterie board?
Point Reyes Original Blue or Kingston Creamery Breezy Blue. For beginners, BelGioioso Gorgonzola is gentler.
What goes with blue cheese?
Honey, pears, figs, walnuts and a sweet wine like port.
Should I serve more than one blue?
Usually one is enough. Put it at the edge of the board with its own knife.
Sources
- Sporked: Best Blue Cheese (updated Mar 2025)
- Tasting Table: 6 Store-Bought Blue Cheeses, Ranked
- Sporked: Best Trader Joe's Cheese
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