DK Connemara Oysters is thrilled to announce not one, but two major wins at the 2025 Great Taste Awards, the world’s most prestigious food and drink competition.
The farm’s ‘Ladies Choice’ oysters earned a 3-Star award, placing them in the top 2% of food products globally. Meanwhile, ‘Pearl of Connemara’ received a 2-Star award, marking it as an outstanding product of exceptional flavour.
What the Judges Said
For ‘Ladies Choice’ (3 Stars):
“We cannot imagine how an oyster could be better. Creamy, with just the right amount of texture. A great natural sweetness, big flavour, and a clean aftertaste. A fabulous delight—meaty, full-bodied, and lifted with salt, seaweed, and sun.”
For ‘Pearl of Connemara’ (2 Stars):
” These have lovely provenance. The oyster water is not too salty. They are soft and creamy and have a more savoury finish than some, but there is still a citrussy element. That flavour lingers on the palate. Because they are very palatable, we think they would be perfect oysters to try for people who think they don’t like them.”
Global Recognition from Connemara Shores
“To be recognised not once but twice at the highest level is incredible,” David Keane, founder of DK Connemara Oysters.
“We’re so proud to share a taste of Connemara with the world — these awards are a reflection of our land, our waters, and our care. It is a true honour for our dedicated team.”
Grown in the pristine waters of Ballinakill Bay, DK’s Connemara Oysters benefit from a unique blend of mountain-fed streams and Atlantic tides—producing world-class oysters that are clean, creamy, and full of ocean character.
Each year at the Great Taste Awards, over 500 expert judges taste products blindly, awarding only the finest with stars. Just 2% of entries receive the elite 3-Star
