Blair's: the most explosive hot sauces in America — the famous Death Sauces!

Blair's: the story of a chili legend

The Blair's story is as spicy as its sauces! It all begins in 1989, when Blair Lazar, a young bartender on the Jersey Shore (New Jersey), started cooking up his own ultra-spicy sauces. The idea? To make "Wings of Death" to challenge his customers: those who wanted to stay at the bar after closing time had to survive these fiery wings! The success was such that Blair launched into producing and bottling his famous Original Death Sauce. More than thirty years later, Blair's has become a worldwide benchmark for extreme hot sauce.

Did you know Blair's holds the record for the hottest sauce in the world?

Oh yes! Blair's created the hottest hot sauce on the planet: the famous 16 Million Reserve. That number isn't picked at random — we're talking 16 million units on the Scoville scale, the equivalent of pure capsaicin! Released in just 999 bottles signed and numbered by Blair Lazar himself, it's certified by Guinness World Records as the hottest product in the world. A true collector's item, to be handled with gloves... Proof that at Blair's, they don't mess around with fire!

What is the Scoville scale?

To measure the strength of their sauces, the Scoville scale is used, invented by pharmacologist Wilbur Scoville in 1912. It measures the amount of capsaicin, the molecule responsible for the burning sensation, which acts directly on our body's heat receptors. The higher the Scoville score, the hotter it is! Blair's selects its peppers from among the most powerful: red and orange habanero, ghost pepper (bhut jolokia), cayenne, chipotle, jalapeño...

Blair's Death Sauces: from the mildest to the most extreme

All of Blair's hot sauces carry the evocative name "Death Sauce," with their famous skull on the label (and even a skull keychain included!). At MYAM, we offer a selection ranging from approachable heat to the most intense fire. Here's how the lineup is organized.

To ease in gently:

The Sweet Death Sauce — a subtle, tropical blend of habanero, mango and passion fruit. Sweet and spicy at once, perfect for beginners.

The Jalapeño Death Sauce — a delicious combination of jalapeño, tomato, garlic, lemon juice and shallot. Gorgeous with a splash of tequila to make a "south of the border punch"!

The must-haves:

The Original Death Sauce — THE very first sauce created by Blair's, made with chipotle and habanero. The sauce to absolutely have at home, which goes with everything (a must for chicken wings and the Bloody Mary).

The Salsa de la Muerte (Muerte Death Sauce) — the Latin version of the Original Death, with 50% more habanero. ¡Caliente!

The Pure Death Sauce — pure heat, with only 4 ingredients: orange habanero, naga jolokia (ghost pepper), vinegar and Hawaiian red salt.

For the fearless (and the reckless!):

The After Death Sauce — just below purgatory, ideal for "clearing your house of its last guests"...

The Sudden Death Sauce — a tasty blend of fresh red habanero, cayenne, lemon juice, honey and ginseng.

The Mega Death Sauce — just when you think it can't get any hotter... Mega Death will make you doubt it.

The Ultra Death Sauce — for those with an insatiable craving for heat who love to live in excess. The top of the lineup!

A (survival) tip: always dilute!

With Blair's, it's best to go gradually. For the most intense versions, never use them straight: a few drops are enough! Dilute them in a stew, a marinade, a chili or a sauce to spice up the whole thing without burning your taste buds. Always start with the mildest sauce in the lineup and work your way up as you go. And above all, keep a glass of milk within reach — much more effective than water against chili fire!

Where to find Blair's sauces?

Blair's sauces are hard to find in regular stores. My American Market, your online American grocery store, tracks down the best Death Sauces for extreme-heat lovers. In our Sauces & Condiments aisle, you'll also find other cult names like Frank's RedHot and Louisiana Hot Sauce. So, fearless enough to try them all?