Normally I prefer Atlantic oysters for their distinctive salinity. Only once before have I ordered Virginia oysters, and not from this vendor. I didn't like them-- too grassy-tasting for me. These Little Wicomico oysters, however, have made me a new fan of Virginia oysters! The variety offered with the sampler made it fun to learn the flavor subtleties that defined each one and by the end of the sampler it was a toss up between Rock Hole (the most briny-tasting) and any of the other ones. The oysters were very clean. All of them had deep cups leading to a full and meaty treasure inside, once you managed to open them. These oysters were VERY hard to shuck compared to other oysters I have tried (and I have tried many others). I don't know if the shucker would work because I used my own, which is a combo wooden holder/knife. Much safer that way. The Sampler price per oyster can't be beat, even with shipping-- will definitely order from this company again!
