Aunt Dotty
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The newest oyster in the Island Creek line, Aunt Dotties are grown a stone’s throw from Skip Bennett’s family cottage on Saquish, the barrier island that protects Duxbury Bay from the sea, where Skip’s legendary Great Aunt Dotty lived full-time with her lobster traps into her 70s. Aunt Dotties are tray-grown high in the intertidal zone; they tend to be a tad smaller than other Island Creeks, with uncommonly perfect cups and extra-strong muscles from all that time out of water. That also makes them extra sweet, a balance to that classic Duxbury brine.
- Species: Eastern
- Cultivation: Trays
- Salinity: Briny
- Size: Small
- Region: Massachusetts
Aunt Dotty (4 Ratings)
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Solid oyster – great salt. Purchased at Island Creek Duxbury
We buy from ICO on a weekly basis right now and Aunt Dotty’s are my fave. They taste just like the descriptors, salinity then sweet. Very easy to love these oysters.
Boston Ryan is spot on with his rating. These are really lovely oysters from a top-notch producer. Wonderful brine and good meat for a smaller oyster. I have shucked a ton of these and, from that standpoint, love them as well (solid shell, easy open). Send a note to ICO to ask about the name. Cool story.
It’s about time these oysters have been added to the site, long overdue. These are my favorite oysters in the world. Have I had every oyster in the world? No. Does everyone including myself have a slightly different palate? Yes. That being said, I’ve had dozens of varietals from all over and a fantastic oyster is unmistakable regardless of your personal taste preferences.
I think they’re the best oyster grown by Island Creek, a grower who offers nothing but solid product. They may be considered “newer” as they’ve become more readily available (recently added to the online store, etc.) But I remember having these at ICOB Boston before Row34 opened and before I had heard of the Row34 oyster and I was blown away. Then, sadly, I couldn’t find them for a while, but they are here now and are a must eat.
A petit oyster and the smallest grown by Island Creek, they pack big flavor characterized by a strong yet balanced salt & brine up front and creamy sweetness at the end. The first thing I do when I order a dozen is remove all condiments from the tray and place them as far away as possible.