Sligo Bay
Sligo Bay · Atlantic Coast, Ireland · Crassostrea gigas
Northwest Ireland's Atlantic-facing Sligo Bay — cold, exposed North Atlantic water produces intensely briny, mineral Pacific oysters. The bay's north-facing exposure and Atlantic fetch produce some of Ireland's sharpest, most uncompromising oysters.
Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Shellmedium, elongated
High Atlantic brine — serve plain.
Pair with
Chablis Grand CruChampagne BrutDry Irish Stout
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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