More bottle guides Cayenne hot sauces All 50 bottles here list Cayenne or a variety in that pepper family. Some use a blend. Start with the flavor notes; check each bottle’s heat before you pour.
50 bottlesHeat: Mild to Superhot Notes to explore: tangy, cayenne, garlic
Mango and a little banana give habanero, jalapeño and cayenne a tropical setting with lime and cinnamon.
mango banana citrus
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Yellow Flamingo: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: Not established; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 1/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 A superhot green blend builds on fire-roasted tomatillo, toasted onion and garlic, with lime keeping the finish bright.
Roasted tomatillo Lime Cilantro
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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: 4/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Tomatillo, lime and cilantro brighten a roasted green pepper blend with garlic and a restrained Reaper kick.
Tomatillo Lime Roasted garlic
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Verde: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 A straightforward cayenne pepper sauce for adding Louisiana-style tang.
Tangy Peppery Salty
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Original Hot Sauce: 2 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: Not established; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Cayenne, garlic and warm spices meet olive oil and honey in a smooth shawarma-inspired sauce.
garlic earthy honey
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Shawarma: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 4/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Roasted jalapeño and cayenne make a mild everyday sauce with garlic and a soft roasted edge.
Roasted pepper Garlicky Tangy
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Roasted Cayenne & Jalapeño: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 2/5; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Aged cayenne peppers deliver the familiar tangy base for Buffalo-style wings.
Tangy Cayenne Garlicky
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Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Cayenne, vinegar and butter anchor a mild wing-friendly sauce with celery, molasses and smoky spices.
Buttery Tangy Celery
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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: 5/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Jalapeño and cayenne meet carrot and bell pepper in an easygoing, tangy table sauce.
Tangy Carrot Pepper-forward
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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: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Honeycrisp apples and tomatoes mellow ghost peppers, with lemon, garlic and paprika adding savory contrast.
apple garlic paprika
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Ghost Chili Apple: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 2/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Black truffles and a little honey give cayenne peppers a rich, earthy setting.
Earthy Truffle Savory
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Black Truffle Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 5/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Cayenne, sweet red peppers and garlic are blended with pizza toppings in mind.
Garlicky Red pepper Zesty
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Pizza Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 4/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 More bottles, please
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