Old Amsterdam

Old Amsterdam is a Dutch brand of aged Gouda from Westland Kaas, a family company based in Huizen, in the Gooi region near Amsterdam. Westland Kaas has existed since 1936 and describes itself as a Dutch family business. Alongside Old Amsterdam it builds the Maaslander brand and sells to many countries.

Range

• Old Amsterdam: aged Gouda with a firm, crystalline texture and a strong, caramel like taste
• Cheese gifts and tasting boxes sold through the brand's own online shop
• Maaslander: the milder, creamier sister brand of Westland Kaas

Ownership

The company behind the brand, Westland Holding BV, is based in Huizen. It operates as a family business and has no non-European parent. The brand is owned and marketed by Westland Kaas, so it stands for a taste profile rather than for a single dairy farm. In 2026 the company announced a new CEO and had its climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.