Mystic

Mystic River estuary and Fisher's Island Sound · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Mystic, Connecticut is best known as the home of the Mystic Seaport Museum — the largest maritime museum in the United States.

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

Salinity4/5
Sweetness1/5
Minerality4/5
Umami3/5
Texturefirm
Finishbriny

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs Champagne or New England SparklingChablis Premier CruDry Irish or American Craft Stout
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The reference version.

Mystic, Connecticut is best known as the home of the Mystic Seaport Museum — the largest maritime museum in the United States.

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

Details

Cultivationbottom-culturedAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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