J's Small Batch - Raisin the Bar Hot Sauce

Raisin the Bar is a hot, award-winning craft hot sauce from California Hot Sauce Solutions, built around XO cognac, golden raisins, and grilled habaneros. This 5 fl oz "Spirited Sauce" balances sweet golden raisins and pomegranate molasses against grilled Vidalia onions, roasted garlic, and a ghost pepper finish. Baking spices like cinnamon, allspice, and clove round out the cognac character.

At a glance

• Type: Small-batch craft hot sauce
• Heat level: Hot
• Size: 5 fl oz
• Maker: California Hot Sauce Solutions
• Key ingredients: Habanero, golden raisins, Hennessy XO cognac, ghost pepper
• Awards: 2025 Zest Fest Golden Chile; 2025 Artisanal International Flavor Award (2nd)

Best for

• Glazing grilled or roasted pork and duck
• Spooning over aged cheeses and charcuterie
• Adding depth to cocktail sauces and Bloody Marys
• Finishing holiday roasts and game meats
• Gifts for chiliheads and adventurous cooks
• Gourmet gift baskets and hostess presents

How to use

Drizzle over grilled meats, brush onto wings near the end of cooking, or stir into glazes and marinades. Start light and build to taste.

Flavor profile

Sweet and spirited up front with golden raisin and cognac, then warming habanero and ghost pepper heat backed by roasted garlic and baking spice.

About California Hot Sauce Solutions

California Hot Sauce Solutions is a Los Angeles maker of small-batch, award-winning hot sauces built on fresh peppers and bold flavor pairings.

Made by California Hot Sauce Solutions, based in Oceanside, California.

Learn more: Hot Sauce Heat Levels Explained and How Long Does Hot Sauce Last?