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As some of you know, Sweat ‘N Spice Hot Sauces features a Hot Sauce of the Month Club. Following the Christmas season, the number of club members has nearly grown by 5x! In the past, the Sweat ‘N Spice staff has picked 1 sauce to feature each month and we’ve ordered just a few extra cases. Now, with the huge increase in members we have to order 15-20 cases of the sauce of the month.
Realizing that an order of this size is hard for some small manufacturers to supply but also realizing that an order of this size can really help spread the word about a lesser known sauce – we’ve decided to leave the sauce of the month nominations up to the HSB readers from now on. Early each month we will start the nominations for the following month.
Guidelines:
- The sauce must not have already been a Hot Sauce of the Month featured sauce (within 12 months)
- We try to emphasize flavor over fire
- The chosen manufacturer must be able to supply 15 or more cases
- Does not have to be a sauce already carried on SNS (we’ll add it to our product line)
- The chosen sauce does not have to be a “hot sauce” but must be able to be used in hot sauce like applications
- The retail price of the bottle cannot be more then $10
Previous Hot Sauces of the Month
(in alphabetical order)
– Big Dawg Habanero Lime Hot Sauce
– Cackalacky Spice Sauce
– Cry Baby Hot Sauce
– Fatalii Fire Hot Sauce
– Frostbite Hot Sauce
– Green Bandit Basil Serrano Hot Sauce
– Jackson’s Death in the Desert Habanero Hot Sauce – Winner: April
– Kiss of Fire Hot Sauce
– Krakatoa Hot Sauce
– Loco Luna Lava EXTREME Hot Sauce
– Make Me Moan Mango Hot Sauce
– Tabanero Hot Sauce
– Talon Hot Sauce
– Toxic Tonic Hot Sauce
– Well, Smack My Ass and Call Me Santa
How to Nominate:
Simply leave a comment with the sauce you’ve chosen to nominate for the Sauce of the Month and explain why. Only 2 nominations per person and you can nominate a sauce that’s already been nominated by another reader. Manufacturers, you can nominate yourself as well.
The sauce of the month will be chosen 1 week after nominations begin and those readers that have nominated the chosen sauce will get 1 free case (unless you’re the manufacturer of course). And each Hot Sauce of the Month will be discounted for all HSB readers for that month.
So what sauce would you like to nominate?
Chilehead Comments: 55 Comments
Posted by: Nick Lindauer - Categories: Uncategorized
Permalink: HSB Readers: Nominate the Sauce of the Month – May
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55 Comments
My second choice for flavor over fire would be Blair’s Q Heat Habanero Mango. My girlfriend tried this while on a road trip and instantly fell in love. I have to say it is very good-excellent balance of heat and flavor.
At my house we lean towards the flavor over fire theory so I plan on being some stiff competition!!!
CaJohn’s “10″
Reason: Would it being one of the hottest non extract sauces WITH GREAT FLAVOR that I’ve ever had count? Really. When I first tasted this in NM it was purely for the heat factor, but the one thing that hit me well before the heat was how good this sauce tasted. Really great sauce that I’m using almost on a daily basis since returning from NM.
Second choice:
Loco Luna Extreme
Very tasty sauce with great heat. Never had Brian’s sauce until returning from NM. I’ve been eating it on everything since. Very tasty sauce that goes well with a lot of different foods.
Danny Cash’s Bottled Up Anger. The one that started it all for us. Good heat, incredible flavor.
Yes, I’m going to keep voting for myself until we get a month…
Lee@DC on 4/3/2007 at 9:48 am said:
Danny Cash’s Bottled Up Anger. The one that started it all for us. Good heat, incredible flavor.
Yes, I’m going to keep voting for myself until we get a month…
Does the bottle have to be in a woozy or can it just be made by a hot sauce manufacturer? If so, then the Habanero garlic mustard mmmmmm
I agree with Lee I think the Bottled Up Anger is an EXCELLENT choice! I love it and I know everyone else would too. Come on Nick wake up and taste the Anger 
EZ Earl’s Hot Stuff
Perfect for the beginning of spring BBQ
scotty b’s just damn good habanero hot sauce. oh the flavor is right there in your face then the 8.7/10 heat hits you shortly afterwards and lingers for a comfortable 5-6 minutes.
second choice – danny cash’s naga sabi. got a bottle of that the other day and its half finished. the complex flavors and heat level are darn tooting good. (the truth – i hope those words werent too abrasive for you)
I would like to see something from Cape Fear, BOTH of their sauces are top notch quality products with great taste. Either Red Savina, or Chipotle, both winners in my book.
generallee on 4/3/2007 at 2:01 pm said:
scotty b’s just damn good habanero hot sauce. oh the flavor is right there in your face then the 8.7/10 heat hits you shortly afterwards and lingers for a comfortable 5-6 minutes.
second choice – danny cash’s naga sabi. got a bottle of that the other day and its half finished. the complex flavors and heat level are darn tooting good. (the truth – i hope those words werent too abrasive for you)
Gotta agree with Troy here also, Scotty B’s Oblivion or Just damn good, both great sauces again.
generallee on 4/3/2007 at 2:01 pm said:
scotty b’s just damn good habanero hot sauce. oh the flavor is right there in your face then the 8.7/10 heat hits you shortly afterwards and lingers for a comfortable 5-6 minutes.
second choice – danny cash’s naga sabi. got a bottle of that the other day and its half finished. the complex flavors and heat level are darn tooting good. (the truth – i hope those words werent too abrasive for you)
If they could get 15 more cases of the Naga sabi that would be terriffic!! I wonder when and if they can get more?
Aaron on 4/3/2007 at 2:39 pm said:
If they could get 15 more cases of the Naga sabi that would be terriffic!! I wonder when and if they can get more?
fyi
i heard it from somewhere that he will be trying to make some in the near future for sale. no numbers or anything so you wont feel guilty breaking the lid. i could be wrong but i think so.
BRET’S EAT SHIT AND BARK AT MOON CHIPOTLE HOT PEPPER SAUCE.
Best sauce you can buy. Great for all kinds of road kill. One rabbit one bottle of sauce. It don’t get any better right DK.
Of course FKS – HOT….
And another one of my favorites: Mild to Wild Pepper & Herb Co – Fiery Hot Habanero. Man that’s a good suace
I nominate Sweet Sunshine Chili Sauce HOT. It got a 10/10 on the Hot Sauce Blog? Did you see?
Leroy on 4/3/2007 at 3:34 pm said:
BRET’S EAT SHIT AND BARK AT MOON CHIPOTLE HOT PEPPER SAUCE.
Best sauce you can buy. Great for all kinds of road kill. One rabbit one bottle of sauce. It don’t get any better right DK.
i bet DK eats it on gator after he rastles it and kills it.
Gildo on 4/3/2007 at 4:18 pm said:
I nominate Sweet Sunshine Chili Sauce HOT. It got a 10/10 on the Hot Sauce Blog? Did you see?
yes we saw it.
Gildo on 4/3/2007 at 4:18 pm said:
I nominate Sweet Sunshine Chili Sauce HOT. It got a 10/10 on the Hot Sauce Blog? Did you see?
Actually I didn’t, why don’t you tell me all about it mandals.
kidding.
Sweet Sunshine 10\10 that’s the lady next door she’s pretty
Leroy on 4/3/2007 at 4:33 pm said:
Sweet Sunshine 10\10 that’s the lady next door she’s pretty
where do you live? 
huvason on 4/3/2007 at 3:58 pm said:
Of course FKS – HOT….
And another one of my favorites: Mild to Wild Pepper & Herb Co – Fiery Hot Habanero. Man that’s a good suace
Thanks huv- where do I send the check?
Hot Mama’s Habanero Sauce. So far this is the sleeper sauce of the year. If you like Marie Sharp’s….this is the obvious answer.
An all around great hot sauce!
generallee on 4/3/2007 at 4:51 pm said:
where do you live?
With Bret and DK, Bettylou,and Bubba and my Dogs
Oops
DANG LEROY WHEN YOU GET ON THE DARN THING USE YOUR ON NAME
Aaron on 4/3/2007 at 2:39 pm said:
If they could get 15 more cases of the Naga sabi that would be terriffic!! I wonder when and if they can get more?
It’s coming guys. We’re getting more Naga right now and doing a limited run and a bunch of them will be going to Nick in the near future. No numbers or sigs, like you say Aaron, it’s just a limited run because Naga’s a pain to get still. We are close to having a steady supply though. I don’t think Nick could do a very big discount on them for sauce of the month -they are pricey.
Thanks for the plug on the BUA, too, Aaron!
Lee@DC on 4/3/2007 at 8:15 pm said:
It’s coming guys. We’re getting more Naga right now and doing a limited run and a bunch of them will be going to Nick in the near future. No numbers or sigs, like you say Aaron, it’s just a limited run because Naga’s a pain to get still. We are close to having a steady supply though. I don’t think Nick could do a very big discount on them for sauce of the month -they are pricey.
Thanks for the plug on the BUA, too, Aaron!
Thanks Lee No Naga for JJ’s again
generallee on 4/3/2007 at 2:01 pm said:
scotty b’s just damn good habanero hot sauce. oh the flavor is right there in your face then the 8.7/10 heat hits you shortly afterwards and lingers for a comfortable 5-6 minutes.
second choice – danny cash’s naga sabi. got a bottle of that the other day and its half finished. the complex flavors and heat level are darn tooting good. (the truth – i hope those words werent too abrasive for you)
Overall rating of 9.7/10 by Clint
This is where you can find the review on Scotty B’s Just Damn Good
Scotty B?s – Gourmet Just Damn Good Habanero Hot Sauce
Posted on 04.21.06 by clint @ 7:04 am by search.
This sauce is also the featured product at http://www.funnysalsa.com/ for the next few weeks.
Mmmmmm, Habby Horse……
Darn you Huv for taking my pick, okay ill change my picks up this month:
El Yucateco XXXhot Mayan recipe
Scotty B’s Sweet Habanero Heat
Boulder Hot Sauce Co’s Harry’s Habanero. All natural, tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat. A great all around sauce.
DEFCON Creator on 4/4/2007 at 7:46 am said:
Mmmmmm, Habby Horse……
Like you had to stop and think about that one! lol
Scotty B’s Hot Sauces on 4/4/2007 at 6:54 am said:
Overall rating of 9.7/10 by Clint
This is where you can find the review on Scotty B’s Just Damn Good
Scotty B?s – Gourmet Just Damn Good Habanero Hot Sauce
Posted on 04.21.06 by clint @ 7:04 am by search.
This sauce is also the featured product at http://www.funnysalsa.com/ for the next few weeks.
keeping it real dawg! yo! (just trying to warm up for american idol tonight)
huvason on 4/3/2007 at 3:58 pm said:
Of course FKS – HOT….
And another one of my favorites: Mild to Wild Pepper & Herb Co – Fiery Hot Habanero. Man that’s a good suace
I second the motion for Jims fiery hot habanero, one of my favorites! I buy it bye the gallon!
Ed
ChileHeadEd on 4/4/2007 at 7:58 pm said:
I second the motion for Jims fiery hot habanero, one of my favorites! I buy it bye the gallon!
Ed
I second that…I just don’t have room for any more gallons in the Frig!
You get my email with the Habenero Videos?
Opps… I third the Motion
Hey gang, have some time to check in at last, crazy week so far.
It’s tough to nominate a sauce, because you always leave someone out with a great sauce that deserves it so much.
Heres another, Jims Hab, and FKS, both again very deserving sauces !!!
Nick Lindauer on 4/5/2007 at 7:18 am said:
Dk – You get another choice, we featured that sauce about 6 months ago. I agree though, great heat and flavor!
Man that makes it tough again. I chose the Loco Luna because I’ve been eating it on everything lately. Ok, coin flip between Cape Fear Red Savina.
CAPE FEAR RED SAVINA for my second choice. Danged two headed coin! Sorry Huv! 
Did I miss the Loco Luna in the list, or did you find this with further research? I am blind in one eye and can’t see very well out of the other, so doesn’t suprise me that I missed it! LOL!
- Bubba Gator
Oops, was supposed to read “coin flip between CFRS and FKS”. See told ya I can’t see, can’t type either! LOL!
DK on 4/5/2007 at 2:43 pm said:
Man that makes it tough again. I chose the Loco Luna because I’ve been eating it on everything lately. Ok, coin flip between Cape Fear Red Savina.
CAPE FEAR RED SAVINA for my second choice. Danged two headed coin! Sorry Huv!
Did I miss the Loco Luna in the list, or did you find this with further research? I am blind in one eye and can’t see very well out of the other, so doesn’t suprise me that I missed it! LOL!
- Bubba Gator
Its up on the list DK, you musta missed it…
DK on 4/5/2007 at 2:49 pm said:
Oops, was supposed to read “coin flip between CFRS and FKS”. See told ya I can’t see, can’t type either! LOL!
Man Dk, you hit 40 and it all goes down hill
chrisk on 4/5/2007 at 2:53 pm said:
Its up on the list DK, you musta missed it…
Man Dk, you hit 40 and it all goes down hill
At least going down hill I can coast! LOL!
Hope everything went well with you yesterday.
DK on 4/5/2007 at 3:13 pm said:
At least going down hill I can coast!
Hope everything went well with you yesterday.
Maybe I shouldnt make fun of 40, next year I will be there too.
Yesterday went well, Im sore as hell today though, but the leg pain it was causing is gone.
chrisk on 4/5/2007 at 3:26 pm said:
Maybe I shouldnt make fun of 40, next year I will be there too.
Yesterday went well, Im sore as hell today though, but the leg pain it was causing is gone.
welcome back buddy. everything went well I hope. You will be ready to be bent over real soon. Later
DK on 4/5/2007 at 2:49 pm said:
Oops, was supposed to read “coin flip between CFRS and FKS”. See told ya I can’t see, can’t type either! LOL!
NO “luv for the huv” today
Bret on 4/5/2007 at 4:43 pm said:
welcome back buddy. everything went well I hope. You will be ready to be bent over real soon. Later
LOL, I might just have to wait till August for that though
Yes, it went well, just a bit sore now, but glad I did it!
Bret, huv needs some luv!
Huv, in a few weeks we can head up to Bigs for that TaiChi we missed out on – I’d be up for that, not the yoga he speaks of though,
sorry Big
CPR Kickin Hot Apple Surprise…..This sauce is full of flavor..not too hot…makes a great glaze for pork and chicken. But the chicken holds the heat of the sauce!! Just tried it for the first time a week ago and fell in love. Trying it on everything!!
My 2nd choice would be Try Me Tiger Sauce. I have seen it in every grocery store I’ve ever been in. This sauce goes with anything!! Not to hot but lots of flavor!! I’ve used it for Poppers, bbq, wings and dipping. I’ve yet to find a food that this sauce doesn’t work with. Plus the price is right!!!
chrisk on 4/5/2007 at 5:15 pm said:
Bret, huv needs some luv!
Huv, in a few weeks we can head up to Bigs for that TaiChi we missed out on – I’d be up for that, not the yoga he speaks of though,
sorry Big
We could add Huv and make a 4 way. In Cincinnati that would means Beans on your Chili.LOL
FOR HUV A BIG HUG. ASK VIC HIM AND I CAN GIVE A BIG HUG.
My choice is “Talon Hot Sauce†because it’s a great composition of two very hot peppers.
It’s without extract but nevertheless very hot. Are you the prey?
I agree totally on DC’s Naga Sabi. I have a bottle with me all the time. If they can make enough at a low enough cost, it should win hands down.
My second choice is BoneSucking Hiccuppin Hot Sauce. Medium heat with incredible flavor that goes with just about anything. Love it on Ribs and Chicken.
I can’t believe nobody has nominated any of the Peppermaster sauces… You guys like paying full price?
I’ll take the free case, Nick.
I nominate Fusion Fire.
T
Oh wait… musta missed the minimum retail price as $10. How unfortunate.
Maybe with enough nominations, I could see fit to lower my price just for the blog. hmmmm?
Nick… check your email.
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Candy’s Private Reserve Kickin’ Hot Apple Suprise from Big Dawg Salsa.
You want flavor? This HAS GOT FLAVOR! I got my first bottle and after trying it I Immediately ordered 6 more. I am now out AGAIN!
Even if it doesn’t win-TRY IT, YOU”LL LIKE IT!!