The eighth wing is a tough act to follow, but our friends at Dawson’s Hot Sauce stand out at #9 in the Hot Ones Season 22 lineup with this unique heater. A base of red bell pepper and super-hot 7-Pot Peppers is complemented by subtle licorice notes from Sambuca, an Italian liqueur traditionally used as an after-dinner digestif. A hint of fennel seed heightens the savory anise flavor, while garlic and maple syrup balance it all out for well-rounded flavor. We recommend using this hot sauce to fire up pasta, pizza, stews and ragus.

Ingredients: Red pepper, 7-pot mash (7-pot peppers, vinegar), garlic, sugars (maple syrup), vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sambuca, fennel seed, ghost pepper, sea salt

Size: 5oz