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Cape Breton Oyster

Bras D'or Salt Lake, Nova Scotia

Oysterology

Product Specifications
  • Specie:
    Crassostrea virginica
  • Origin:
    Bras D'or Salt Lake, Nova Scotia
    (CAN)
  • Wild: 4 to 5 years
  • Average Size:
    3.25 inches
  • Available:
    Limited
Flavor Profile
Bright brine with springy meat and a lingering mineral finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Gin
Brine Intensity
Growout method
Wild caught, primarily harvested by diving with a mask and snorkel.
Site Details
  • Tides:
    Wallace Bay; currents from the Northumberland Strait with freshwater stream input.
  • Bottom:
    Clay and graveled bottom.
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