Our second labelled product, this time kicking things up a notch with the inclusion of dried Ghost Pepper, Cardamom and Orange, this iteration went down exceptionally well with our friends and family. Shame that this was such a small batch as everyone was clamouring for more!

We started this sauce hot on the heels of our last “Pyroclast Draught” in February 2024, producing another super small batch that yielded around 15 bottles. This sauce ended up fermenting for nearly three months, and with our base recipe, a handful of dried Ghost peppers, orange, and cardamom, it developed a beautifully aged, smoky flavor. This batch didn’t last long at all!

With this sauce, we really nailed the ratios of peppers, fruit, and aromatics, creating a product that had our friends and family constantly asking for more before we moved on to the next sauce. We wanted to elevate the spice level even further, but in the UK, getting our hands on specialty peppers outside the harvesting season is challenging. So we opted for readily available dried Ghost peppers, which we think deepened the flavor profile and added a subtle kick without overpowering the senses.

We’ll certainly try to reverse-engineer this sauce down the line, as we didn’t keep the most precise records in those early days—so keep your eyes peeled!