West Cork
West Cork · Atlantic Coast, Ireland
Crassostrea gigas
A regional designation covering multiple farms in West Cork's sheltered sea inlets — generally clean, mineral-forward Pacific oysters with good brine and the clarity of the southwest Irish Atlantic coast.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
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The reference version.
A regional designation covering multiple farms in West Cork's sheltered sea inlets — generally clean, mineral-forward Pacific oysters with good brine and the clarity of the southwest Irish Atlantic coast.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterVarious West Cork inletsAppearancemedium · elongated
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