Winnimere

The final cheese on our list of most expensive cheeses comes from another American producer, this time Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, Vermont, which produces artisanal cheese. There are 12 different kinds of cheese produced by a single herd of cows on the farm, and Winnimere is just one of them. Besides dry-cured salami, sausages, and bacon, Jasper Hill also offers a variety of deli meats.

The dairy operation is one-of-a-kind because it includes an on-site creamery as well as an underground aging facility that serves not only the needs of the dairy but also those of other local farmers. A portion of the leftover whey from the cheesemaking operation is used to feed heritage pigs that live in the surrounding woodlands. Besides a cropping center, the integrated operation also includes a nutrient recapture system, which is referred to as "the green machine."

Winnimere is a soft cheese that is only made during the winter months from raw milk from hay-fed cows. It is produced in small quantities. During the aging process, the young cheese is wrapped in the inner bark of the spruce tree and washed with salt brine to prevent mold growth. It is spoonable after 60 days and is said to have a flavor of bacon, sweet cream, and spruce in it. It was awarded the Best of Show Award by the American Cheese Society in 2013.

Price: $30 per pound.