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Weskeag Oysters from South Thomaston, Maine
Weskeag Oysters from South Thomaston, Maine
Weskeag Oysters from South Thomaston, Maine
Weskeag Oysters from South Thomaston, Maine
Weskeag Oysters from South Thomaston, Maine
Weskeag Oysters from South Thomaston, Maine

Weskeag Oysters from South Thomaston, Maine

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Quantity: 50 Count

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Farmer: Ralph Hamill

Location: South Thomaston, Maine

Size: 2.5”

How They’re Grown: They farm over 7 acres in a salt marsh estuary. This area of Maine is pristine (okay, fine most of Maine is pristine), full of small, rural farms and a beautiful coastline.  The oyster seed spends around 2-4 months in up-wellers before being distributed to either the muddy ocean floor or bags where they grow until around 2-4 years old before being brought to you.

How They Taste: These shells are squeaky clean and petite!  The meat has a blast of brine upfront and slaps you around with sweet cream and parsnip finish.

Why They’re Unique: The name of the oyster originates from the Abenaki Native American’s name for ‘tidal creek’ or ‘salt creek.’

Story: Ralph is a man of many talents.  Back in the day, he was the resident Cardiologist for the Chicago Cubs.  In 1986, shortly after moving to Maine, he started farming Steelhead Trout. This quickly spurred his interest in all types of aquaculture and being on the water.  In 2001, he invested in the Weskeag River Shellfish Farm And became the manager in 2008.  Aside from these passions, he is still a fulltime Cardiologist! 

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Overall rating: 4.8125 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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Great Oysters!!

"-Everything was perfect -Ate them raw, grilled, stuffed, etc. -Amazing flavor profile"

— Elechia D. (5/5)

Amazing

"These were some of the best oysters I’ve ever eaten! Great quick service and amazing taste!"

— Connie O. (5/5)

So clean, and tasty, but smaller than expected

"I mean these were good oysters but I wished they were a bit bigger but doesn’t everyone!"

— Marc K. (5/5)

Tasty!

"We have ordered many times and these were one of our favorites. Just briny enough, deep cups and, with the exception of a few, very easy to open. Highly recommended."

— Gary D. (5/5)

AMAZING!!!

"AMAZING!!!"

— Carlyn C. (5/5)

Great oysters

"Delicious, right size, nicely balanced taste and salinity"

— Christine F. (5/5)

Clean and salty

"Very tasty experience, super clean"

— Nicole S. (5/5)

Salinity and Full Cup

"Weskeag Oysters delivered as promised and did not disappoint. Got these for New Year's Eve and Day for family members. Everyone thought they were delicious with a nice salinity up front, full cups and good finish. Island Creek always delivers top quality products! Will continue to order oysters, caviar and lobsters throughout the years."

— Kevin D. (4/5)

Amazing oysters

"Amazing oysters"

— Kenneth A. (5/5)

Very clean with a slightly

"Very clean with a slightly salty finish. Our entire group loved these. The perfect smaller size."

— Dawn B. (5/5)

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