Australian winter truffles

[mm84321]

Can anyone comment on these? How do they compare to Perigord?

[sigma]

Same. Very good.

[Keith_W]

How do they compare to Perigord - IMO they are just as good. Having said that, I have never tasted them side by side.

[mm84321]

Thanks. I'm receiving some Friday. Will report back.

[mm84321]

So, first impressions. The aroma hit me first. They were wrapped in paper towels, and vacuum sealed, so when I cut open the bag, I was flooded with that wonderful scent; very similar to the true Perigord, but these have a touch of smokiness (maybe that's not the right word). From appearance, they look almost identical. I'm no truffle expert, but it would be very hard for me to distinguish these from the French. The taste is good; earthy, of course, but slightly bitter. I am not sure if that has to do with it being so early in the season, or perhaps it is because I only tasted a slice from the outer skin.

[Shalmanese]

I found Australian Truffles, the one time I used them to have a smell similar to Perigords but an inferior taste.

[mm84321]

I found Australian Truffles, the one time I used them to have a smell similar to Perigords but an inferior taste.

This was my first observation, as well.