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Hot Ones

Get to know Hot Ones, one bottle at a time. Compare the lineup and make a little room in your pantry.

15 bottlesHeat: Mild to SuperhotNotes to explore: pepper-forward, tangy, intense
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Smoked serrano, tomatillo and fruit create a sweet, tangy green sauce with a gentle smoky edge.

SmokyTomatilloFruity
Flavor & heat
Los Calientes Verde: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 3/5; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A superhot pepper blend built around immediate heat and a long finish.

Pepper-forwardIntenseLingering heat
Flavor & heat
#8: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 1/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 0/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Cayenne, vinegar and butter anchor a mild wing-friendly sauce with celery, molasses and smoky spices.

ButteryTangyCelery
Flavor & heat
Buffalo Hot Sauce: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 2/5; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 0/5; Savory / umami: 5/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Jalapeño and cayenne meet carrot and bell pepper in an easygoing, tangy table sauce.

TangyCarrotPepper-forward
Flavor & heat
House Sauce: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Chipotle and toasted onion bring grill-like depth, balanced by pineapple, citrus and earthy spices.

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

Smoked red jalapeño and extra habanero deepen a sweet, citrusy sauce with a warm smoky finish.

Sweet chiliSmokyCitrus
Flavor & heat
Los Calientes Rojo: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 3/5; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Sweet red jalapeños take a tart turn with pickled garlic, key lime and a little dill.

GarlickyPickledLime
Flavor & heat
Pickled Garlic Sriracha: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Chile de árbol brings earthy, slightly nutty depth to a straightforward vinegar-and-garlic table sauce.

TangyEarthyNutty
Flavor & heat
The Classic: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 5/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Fresno peppers and plentiful garlic give this mild, vinegar-forward sauce a bright savory character.

VinegaryGarlickyTangy
Flavor & heat
The Classic Garlic Fresno: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 5/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Apollo pepper appears in fresh, dried and distilled forms, keeping the emphasis on concentrated pepper heat.

Pepper-forwardEarthyIntense
Flavor & heat
The Last Dab Apollo: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 1/5; Smoky: 0/5; Garlicky: 0/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Carolina Reaper gives the original Last Dab spice blend a sweet pepper edge and immediate, powerful heat.

Pepper-forwardMustardSpiced
Flavor & heat
The Last Dab Reaper Edition: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 0/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Four superhot peppers combine in several forms for a concentrated, slowly building burn.

Pepper-forwardSlow-buildingIntense
Flavor & heat
The Last Dab Thermageddon: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Superhot (5/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 1/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 0/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 1/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

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