Skookum

"If Penn Coves exemplify the 'light and lettucey' side of Pacific oysters, Skookums show Pacifics at the other extreme. These rich and musky oysters grow fat on the 'algae farms'—mudflats—at the head of Little Skookum Inlet."

richmuskyfat

"Little Skookum oysters are not salty. The inlet creates a thick, funky soup that grows fat, buttery clams and oysters."

butteryfatfunkynot salty

"Small, deep-cupped, with a ridged shell and plump flesh that is sweet and melon-scented."

sweetmelon-scentedplump

"Deep-cupped and plump, Skookums have an attractive appearance due to the high mineral content of the water in which they are grown. Their flavor is very sweet with a mild fruity finish."

sweetfruityplumpmineral

"Little Skookum is an algae-rich oyster factory with lots of tidal current, known for producing sweet, firm, richly flavored oysters with beautiful frilly shells. These are buttery, plump oysters with a mild brine. To use wine as a comparison, Wildcats are a California Chardonnay, whereas an oyster from Hood Canal is more like a Sauvignon Blanc."

sweetfirmbutteryplumpmild brine

"Skookum: Farmed, West Coast. Washington State. 3-4" across. Small, ridged shells, very light, creamy and herbaceous flavor, minimal brine."

lightcreamyherbaceousminimal brine

"Sweet, mild fruity flavor with a musky finish. Firm, plump texture."

sweetmildfruitymuskyfirm

"A lot of freshwater feeding out of Little Skookum results in sweet, musky oysters with mild salinity."

sweetmuskymild salinity

"Pleasantly creamy texture, but straightforward flavor profile. Chippy and a bit muddy for the home shucker. Good, not great."

creamystraightforwardmuddy

"This oyster reminds me of the rugged outdoors. It has a smoky, earthy and metallic taste."

smokyearthymetallic

"These oysters have a distinctive flavor profile: sweet and mildly salty with a musky finish, attributed to the nutrient-rich waters of their habitat."

sweetmildly saltymusky