Loch Ryan Native

Loch Ryan · Atlantic Coast, UK

Ostrea edulis

Copper, iodine, deep mineral. Dense, slow-grown flesh. Hazelnut-mineral base. Long, dry, flinty finish.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality5/5
Umami3/5
Texturelean
Finishmetallic

Pair with

Chablis Grand CruGuinness or dry Irish stoutIslay single malt Scotch (unpeated or lightly peated, with water)
Always start here

The reference version.

Nothing on it: brine 4, sweetness 1, minerality 5, umami 3 of 5, with a metallic finish.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
1
Mineral
5
Umami
3
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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