Tony and Julie Hook founded their cheese company in the historic "Shake Rag" district of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, over 35 years ago. Their award-winning Hook's Blue Cheese is beloved by chefs, and their special aging process ensures their 5-, 7-, and 10-year-old Cheddars remain moist and creamy. 

The Hooks have also introduced three new cheeses: Sweet Constantine, a sweet firm cheese; Blue Paradise, a double cream Blue; and Tilston Point™, an English-style Blue. With over 50 years of cheese-making experience, Tony and Julie are both licensed Wisconsin cheesemakers, and Julie is the only woman to win the overall championship for Colby at the World Cheese Championship. Hook's Cheddar won first place in the 2006 American Cheese Society competition.