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Char Man

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5 bottlesHeat: Medium to Extra hotNotes to explore: annatto, fruity, guajillo
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Manzano, guero and habanero peppers meet a little mango and pineapple, balancing fruit sweetness with savory spices.

mangopineappleisland spices
Flavor & heat
Caribbean: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Roasted habanero and guero peppers give this red sauce savory depth, with lemon adding a bright citrus note.

roasted pepperlemonsavory
Flavor & heat
Original: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Jalapeño, pumpkin and orange juice give this Northern Mexican-style sauce gentle sweetness and citrus character.

pumpkinorangeannatto
Flavor & heat
Picante: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: Not establishedHeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Strawberry preserves meet Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers and red wine vinegar in this fruit-led sauce.

strawberryfruityScorpion pepper
Flavor & heat
Fiyaberry: 3 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: Not established; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: Not establishedHeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Jalapeños and lager meet cider vinegar and a salsa-macha-style oil made with guajillo and morita chiles.

lagerguajillomorita
Flavor & heat
Dos Locals: 2 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: Not establishedHeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

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