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Lucky Dog

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4 bottlesHeat: Hot to Extra hotNotes to explore: roasted garlic, tangy, apple
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Apples, figs and roasted garlic support jalapeño, scorpion and ghost peppers in this hotter Special Reserve formulation.

roasted garlicapplefig
Flavor & heat
Black Label Special Reserve: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 4/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Peaches and roasted garlic frame Trinidad scorpion peppers, with carrots and cider vinegar keeping the recipe balanced.

peachroasted garlictangy
Flavor & heat
Heat's A Peach: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Carolina Reaper, jalapeño and multiple forms of garlic meet tamarind and mango in a savory-fruity blend.

tamarindroasted garlicmango
Flavor & heat
Hell Hound: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Pineapple, Thai chile and Aleppo peppers meet roasted garlic, toasted sesame, ginger and honey in a savory-fruity sauce.

pineappleroasted garlicsesame
Flavor & heat
Year of the Dog: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

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