The most extreme oyster on the British Isles — Shetland sits closer to Norway than mainland Scotland. Sub-Arctic North Atlantic water, slow growth, and fierce tidal exposure produce an oyster of near-unprecedented mineral intensity and salinity. Not for the uninitiated.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
Grand Cru ChablisVintage Blanc de Blancs ChampagneShetland Whisky
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 5, sweetness 1, minerality 5, umami 2 of 5, with a mineral finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
5
Sweet
1
Mineral
5
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 4–5 yearsWaterNorth AtlanticAppearancemedium · elongated
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