Damariscotta

"That first briny kiss, the crisp minerality, the creamy finish—it's a flavor that stays with you. The cold waters of the Damariscotta concentrate flavor, giving the oysters a distinct minerality, clean salinity, and a satisfying bite."

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"Beautifully briny with firm substantial meats that taste of buttery cream and offers a sweet clean finish."

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"Meats are full and pleasantly firm; you'll be impressed by the yields. Leads with a bright burst of brine, which yields to a medium sweetness."

brinysweetfirmbright

"The meat is pleasantly firm, plump and of good yield. A mildly sweet and lemony flavor is noticeable as the saltiness abates."

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"It should be salty, full-bodied, and clean finishing."

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"The oysters have a perfect balance to the brine. Sweet, firm and plump, these buttery beauties are easy to shuck."

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"Meaty, juicy, just the right brine with some grass notes."

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"Briny, plump, with a wonderful texture."

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"Ryan McPherson describes Glidden Point's oysters as briny and sweet. In the summer when they're really growing, the muscle starts pumping and creates that sweetness."

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"You just can't deny the crisp brininess and bone-broth savoriness of the oysters that come out of these waters. The complex, layered seaweed and mineral notes of the Cape Blue oysters from the Damariscotta River are wonderful."

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