Tara Erickson 
Like a little citrusy tang in your sauce? Muso From Japan’s Hot Yuzu Sauce delivers there in spades. It’s got that lemony tartness that’s totally fresh and zingy, but does that “zing” include a well-balanced chili pepper bite as well? And how usable is it …
If there’s one thing to know about Elijah’s Xtreme Regret Hot Sauce: It’s aptly named, packing an enormous amount of spiciness in that bottle (near ghost pepper level spiciness!) This is not a hot sauce for those that merely dabble in heat. Extreme eaters, though: …
Apt name. Because after eating Blair’s Ultra Death Sauce you’ll feel like your mouth has been stung by a thousand bees (that happen to also be on fire and maybe even carrying mini daggers in their little bee hands.) It’s an ultra death for sure. …
Want a sauce that surprises just as much on the table as it does on your meal? Texas Pete Pepper Sauce is just that. With its whole green tabasco peppers filling the bottle and simple vinegar-forward approach, this is one memorable pepper sauce. How does …
For sure, if you’re a fan of truffles, Melinda’s Black Truffle Hot Sauce has plenty to like. That mushroom flavor meets vinegar tang and even hints of Parmesan cheese. But how usable is it? Can those only moderately into truffle enjoy this hot sauce? And …
You may not immediately think of hot sauce when you think of bourbon, but Kentuxican Bourbon Hot Sauce may change all that. It’s unlike any other hot sauce that I’ve tried: bourbon-y sweet, smoky, and tangy. So it’s flavorful and unique, but how does its …
Hot Ones Los Calientes (verde) taste like a higher quality, fresher, spicier version of Taco Bell sauce. And that’s 100% not a bad thing. No, this hot sauce — from the fiery foods collaboration of Hot Ones, First We Feast, and Heatonist — is a …
Seed Ranch Umami Reserve doesn’t pull punches about what it’s all about. This is a bold hot sauce that leans heavily into umami flavor, mixed with smoky sting. There’s a lot going on in this hot sauce, but does its heat balance out well with …
Love hot sauces that look as unique as they taste? Get to know Purple Haze Hot Sauce. This is one “psychedelic hot sauce”, with a bold name, bold flavor, and even bolder color. But how well-balanced is its heat? And do the unique ingredients (like …
Holy Honey Badger. This honey mustard hot sauce carries a serious kick. And it’s not a complete surprise as Torchbearer Honey Badger Hot Sauce uses a pair of super-hot peppers among its ingredients. It’s real hot, but is there enough honey mustard flavor here to …
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