My folks use to make a cheese, not unlike this you've shown. When severing it, mom would put slices on a plate and sprinkle it lightly with salt.
I liked the brandy bathing, even though you said it added little or nothing, when the movie is made, we'll keep the Cognac in one scene.
Just wondering, there's been mention of the use of pH meter. Did you use on with this cheese or do you use one at times?