Imported from Switzerland During the aging of Appenzeller the rind is treated with an herbal brine (a closely guarded secret that is handed down from generation to generation) that seeps through the rind and gives the cheese it’s uniquely zesty flavor. The rind is treated with an extra spicy herbal brine and aged for 6 months. This gives the cheese a spicy and tangy flavor. A delicacy on a cheese plate, this cheese also lends itself to many wonderful cooking applications.