What Kind of Lobster?

Although all live Maine lobsters are of superior quality, new shell lobsters are the finest of the lot. When the adult lobsters molt once a year, they rid themselves of their old outgrown shells which are replaced with softer, larger ones that harden over time. It's at the point when the shells are softest that connoisseurs are most anxious to pay the highest prices for them. New shell lobsters have delicate, succulent meat unparalleled by the meat at any other time of year, and the soft shells can be cracked easily with the bare hands.

I believe that a bisque is intended to be a very practical way of cooking (meaning it utilizes all the parts of the main ingredient).

So, if you're wanting to make a Lobster Bisque, you would simply want to have the freshest lobster you can find. Don't use pre-cooked or canned lobster meat because it won't have the flavor that you're looking for.

Hope that's helpful...happy cooking!

Fresh is the most important thing. If you live in the NE then go for Maine Lobster. West Coast or SE then get fresh Spiny. If you're fairly landlocked then you might have to buy from the the tank.

I don't know of a particular type, but you should buy live lobsters.

Tail and claws