Frequently Asked

Everything. But if you need a starting point:

• Pizza (the classic)
• Fried chicken
• Biscuits with butter
• Cheese and charcuterie boards
• Bacon
• Vanilla ice cream
• A spicy margarita

For most people, even our hottest products aren't too hot—just the right balance of sweet and heat. Here's the breakdown:

No Heat

• Southern Clover Honey
• Southern Wildflower Honey

Little Heat

• Hot-Mild Southern Honey (made with de Árbol chilis)

Lotta Heat

• Hot-Hot Southern Honey (made with habaneros)
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Hot-Hot Southern Honey
• Peach Hot Sauce
• Spicy Honey Peanut Butter

Hot-Mild is made with de Árbol red chili peppers. It has a gentle, slow-building heat that won't overpower the sweetness.

Hot-Hot is made with habanero peppers. It brings real heat—still balanced with honey, but you'll feel it.

Not sure? Start with Hot-Mild. You can always work your way up.

All of our honey comes from Appalachian hives. We're based in Richmond, Virginia, and our honeys are manufactured in the Shenandoah Valley.

Clover honey is light, golden, and mildly sweet.

Wildflower honey is deeper amber with a richer, more fragrant flavor.

Our hot honeys use a blend of both.

Most commercial honeys are heavily filtered to prevent crystallization. We only filter out the big stuff (wings, stingers) and leave the natural pollen in. If your honey crystallizes, that's normal—and it's still delicious.

We're picky about sourcing:

• Honey — Always from Appalachian hives
• Peanuts — Always from Virginia
• Peppers & peaches — Sourced from trusted growers who meet our quality standards

Yes, all of our products are gluten-free.

One note: Our Bourbon Barrel Aged Hot-Hot is aged in barrels previously used for whiskey, which may contain trace amounts of wheat.

Spicy Honey Peanut Butter contains peanuts.

Our honeys are made in nut-free facilities. Our hot sauce is not, but doesn't contain nuts as an ingredient. Check individual product pages for full details.

All of our honeys are paleo. The Peach Hot Sauce and Spicy Honey Peanut Butter are not.

Yes, all of our products are sodium-free.

Honey — Keep in your pantry at 65°F or above. No refrigeration needed.

Hot Sauce — Refrigerate after opening.

Peanut Butter — Refrigerate after opening.

Always reseal tightly after use.

Don't toss it. Crystallization is natural and doesn't mean it's gone bad. You have two options:

Eat it as-is. Crystallized honey is great on toast, in yogurt, or on oatmeal.

Decrystallize it. Transfer honey to a glass jar, then place the jar in warm water and stir occasionally until smooth. Or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between.

Don't heat the original plastic bottle.

We work with foodservice distributors nationwide. Email ames@hotsouthernhoney.com or use our Contact Us form and we'll get you set up.

Consistency. Same great flavor every time, no batch variation.

Time savings. Making hot honey is sticky and slow. We've got you covered.

Cost. Lower cost per ounce than in-house production or other major brands.

Want a sample? Request one here.

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Yes—we love working with brands, chefs, and restaurants. Reach out at ames@hotsouthernhoney.com or through our Contact Us form.