Whiskey Smoked Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce | 5 fl oz

Sarah and Dirk Marshall founded Marshall’s Haute Sauce in Portland, Oregon, in 2011. Their family business celebrates Oregon agriculture. Sarah’s preservation work inspired its handmade sauces.

Whiskey Smoked Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce — 5 fl oz

Whiskey Smoked Ghost pairs the intensity of smoked ghost peppers with whiskey, dates, onion and vinegar. The result brings sweetness, smoke and tang to a concentrated finishing sauce. This is the 5 fl oz single bottle, a useful choice for wing nights, grilled dinners and cooks who enjoy a hotter condiment.

The maker roasts onions with whiskey and apple cider vinegar and gives dates and dried ghost peppers a whiskey soak before combining the components. Those steps build a flavor profile with more going on than pepper heat alone. The sauce appeared in the sixth position of the Hot Ones Season 22 lineup, making it a recognizable choice for fans looking for that specific sauce.

Flavor and ways to serve

• Smoked ghost peppers provide the central chili character.
• Whiskey and dates bring distinctive aromatic and sweet notes.
• Vinegar gives the sauce a tangy counterpoint for richer foods.
• A single bottle lets you explore the flavor before planning a larger tasting.

For wings, cook the chicken first and toss a small portion with sauce, then taste before coating the remaining batch. You can also serve it alongside unseasoned wings so each guest controls the amount. For a vegetable meal, try a little over roasted carrots, potatoes or other root vegetables, where a sweeter base gives the smoke and chili room to stand out.

Use it as a finishing accent on grilled meats rather than assuming it should replace every sauce in a recipe. When combining it with a glaze or dressing, mix a small test portion first. These are serving ideas, and the right amount depends on both the dish and your tolerance for ghost pepper heat.

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Package and origin

• Contents: One 5 fl oz bottle.
• Brand: Marshall’s Haute Sauce.
• Country of manufacture: United States.
• Production location: Portland, Oregon.
• Product format: bottled liquid sauce.

Manufacturing location identifies where the finished sauces are made; it is separate from the growing origin of each ingredient.

Ingredients

Apple cider vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, onions, tomato paste (fresh vine-ripened organically grown tomatoes), date syrup (organic dates), Uncle Nearest 1856 whiskey, smoked Bhut Jolokia peppers (ghost chili), kosher salt, black pepper.

Contains whiskey as an ingredient. No alcohol-free claim is made. The ingredient transcription is corroborated by HEATONIST’s Season 22 listing; use the current bottle label for the batch you receive.

Storage and serving

Refrigerate after opening and shake before using, following the bottle label. Keep the cap closed between servings and use a clean utensil when portioning sauce into a dish. If you prepare a dip or dressing with other ingredients, follow the storage directions for those ingredients as well.

Use the current package label for the best-by date and any batch-specific directions. Dates visible in product photography belong to the photographed batch and do not identify the batch that will be shipped. Check the seal and packaging when your order arrives, and contact BuyAmerican if the container is damaged or leaking.

Choosing the right sauce

Compare the ingredients and the meals you cook most often when choosing a condiment. A smoky sauce, a citrus-forward sauce and a curry-inspired sauce can change the same plain meal in different ways. Pepper names alone do not tell you how a complete recipe will taste, and personal heat tolerance varies.

Read the current ingredient panel if you have dietary requirements; a list of flavor highlights does not replace it. For help comparing serving sizes and nutrients, use the FDA guide to the Nutrition Facts label.