If swallowing a dozen oysters doesn’t scare you, then we can’t recommend Carlingford (Co. Louth) oysters highly enough. This is one of Ireland’s finest oysters. It has to be said that the location of the village where it is produced is ideal: Carlingford faces the Irish Sea. The bay is ideal for the development of exceptional oysters: the morning currents, the salinity and the concentration of iodine make for a fine, generous and well-balanced oyster. What a program!
In Carlingford, oyster farming is a sacred profession, its secrets handed down from generation to generation. That’s what makes for a quality product that’s renowned throughout Europe!
The village’s oysters are so famous that every August, the Carlingford Oyster Festival is held to celebrate the oyster in all its forms! On the program: parades, music and, of course, tastings of this precious little sea creature!
Easy to recognize, it has a slightly green hue, which sets it apart from other Irish oysters.
It tastes delicious. A fine blend of flavors, between iodine and salt. In terms of texture, we particularly appreciate its melt-in-the-mouth, creamy texture. A perfect product to enjoy with a bit of Guinness bread and artisanal butter: the perfect combination to fully appreciate the richness of Carlingford oysters!
This oyster is found just about everywhere in Ireland: it is exported all over the island, and even goes beyond Irish borders to find itself on the shelves of European fishmongers.
But let’s face it: there’s no better place than Carlingford to indulge in a little wine tasting. The village’s enchanting setting (with its castle and medieval streets) and its flavours make it a unique experience! Promise: we’ll be in touch!
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