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The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets
The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets

The Battle of the Bays: 50 Aunt Dottys + 50 Wellfleets

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This package includes oysters from two of the most famed oyster regions in Massachusetts.  We've had plenty of customers who just can't decide. We get it.  We have the utmost respect for both towns, oysters, and growers, and we're excited to be able to let you try both!

You Get:

50 Aunt Dotty Oysters from Saquish Neck, MA

50 Wellfleet Oysters from Wellfleet, MA

Aunt Dotty Oysters:

Farmer:  Skip Bennett | Location: Saquish Neck, MA | Size: ~2.5"

The younger cousin of Island Creeks, are one of our most treasured creations. Small, savory and sweet - these are easy oysters to open and easy oysters to love. 

How they taste: Although they’re grown only a 20-minute boat ride away from the ICO’s and Row 34’s, Aunt Dottys have a vastly different flavor!  Intensely salty up front with a nori, seaweed-like brine, they mellow into a rich, nutty sweetness, almost like a bitter walnut.  Dotties have petite cups but are bursting with dense meats giving you a super toothsome bite.  

Wellfleet Oysters:

Farmer: Barbara & Clint Austin, Mike Devasto and a handful of other growers | Location: Wellfleet, MA | Size: ~2.5"

We select oysters from seven top-notch growers in the Wellfleet shellfish community, which includes over 100 growers, to provide the classic New England oyster experience.

How they taste: Wellfleets are well renowned for their intensely briny taste (think big blast of ocean water) and clean finish.  They also have a defined vegetal undertone from the bottom planting. Well-defined adductor muscles and plump, juicy meats make for a tender, chewy bite.

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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Great Experience

"This was a great combination! Very interesting to taste the difference between two oysters from the same location. Enjoyed them over 4 days both raw and grilled. They open quite easily for the novice! This was my first order from Island Creek. Would definitely do this again!"

— Philip B. (5/5)

Best combo

"We had eight people participate in the Battle of the Bays and it was very good on both fronts but the Aunt Dottys were unanimous. Well done Skip Bennett and crew!"

— Steve F. (5/5)

Great oysters

"Great oysters, conveniently delivery, everyone was delicious. If they were a little bit bigger, they would be perfect. It would be nice if the website have a summary of all the oyster sizes and flavors"

— Gregory S. (5/5)

So, so heavenly-on-earth vibes, when

"So, so heavenly-on-earth vibes, when shucking these gems, with a glove… These do not need anything, for you primal, slurp after shucking types… But… If you pack the extra goodies (beer tray..ice….yep that’s it…kidding), lemons…cocktail sauce (not for me,,unless it’s practically on fire w horseradish…) I’m saying….These, are the best… These, are what ticks your hunger off, in the finest restaurants, cuse you didn’t make a spectacle of yourself (I always did….) ordering 3 dozen, and asking if anyone else wanted something….. I’m an instant fan. RUN WITH THIS: I’m way out West…Literally, in a desert….When these arrived?? Best. Oysters. Delivered………. Thanks! I’m coming back…."

— Edward M. (5/5)

Delicious

"Briny delicious"

— Laura J. (5/5)

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