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Burns & McCoy

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13 bottlesHeat: Medium to SuperhotNotes to explore: earthy, garlicky, roasted garlic
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Tart cherries and port meet Scorpion and Reaper peppers, with shallot and black pepper giving the sweetness savory structure.

Tart cherryPortBlack pepper
Flavor & heat
Devorandum Cherry & Trinidad Scorpion: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: Not established; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A Mexican-inspired chile blend pairs roasted tomato with garlic, cumin and lime for an earthy table sauce.

CuminRoasted tomatoEarthy
Flavor & heat
Especia Roja: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A superhot green blend builds on fire-roasted tomatillo, toasted onion and garlic, with lime keeping the finish bright.

Roasted tomatilloLimeCilantro
Flavor & heat
Excubiarum Verde: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 2/5; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

7 Pot Primo peppers meet black garlic, yuzu and oak-aged vinegar for intense heat with rich, citrusy depth.

Black garlicYuzuAgave
Flavor & heat
Exhorresco 7 Pot Primo: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 5/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Pineapple, ginger and citrus soften a complex yellow superhot blend without hiding its considerable heat.

PineappleGingerCitrus
Flavor & heat
Exitium Pineapple Ginger: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Onion, squash and potato give this curry sauce body, while Scorpion peppers contribute a measured warming finish.

CurryGarlickyEarthy
Flavor & heat
Gold 79 Curry: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 5/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Mango, sweet potato and carrot create a smooth, gently sweet sauce with orange and honey behind the habanero.

MangoCarrotOrange
Flavor & heat
Mango Habanero: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 4/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Roasted tomato, garlic, mezcal and cocoa build a layered, gently smoky sauce with a medium burn.

MezcalCocoaGarlicky
Flavor & heat
Mezcaline: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 3/5; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 5/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Reaper heat meets pineapple and agave in a short ingredient list with plenty of vinegar brightness.

VinegaryPineappleAgave
Flavor & heat
Perculsus: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: Not established; Fruity: 4/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Chocolate habanero and roasted garlic supply earthy depth, with chipotle adding smoke and a little fruity sweetness.

Roasted garlicEarthySmoky
Flavor & heat
Roasted Habanero: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 3/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 5/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Scotch bonnet meets caramelized fennel, mandarin and saffron, with mustard adding bite to the Bajan-inspired blend.

MandarinFennelMustard
Flavor & heat
Scotch Bonnet: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Ripe jalapeños are balanced with sugar and several preparations of garlic, including a lightly smoky element.

Sweet chiliGarlickySmoky
Flavor & heat
Sriracha: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 2/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

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