Orkney
Orkney Islands · North Atlantic, Scotland
Crassostrea gigas
Scotland's most remote and extreme oyster — Orkney's cold North Atlantic waters, fierce tides, and minimal river influence push mineral intensity to the maximum. Austere, precise, uncompromising.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
Grand Cru ChablisVintage ChampagneIslay Single Malt Scotch
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The reference version.
Scotland's most remote and extreme oyster — Orkney's cold North Atlantic waters, fierce tides, and minimal river influence push mineral intensity to the maximum. Austere, precise, uncompromising.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
2
Mineral
5
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–5 yearsWaterScapa FlowAppearancemedium · elongated
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