2025 Sticky Dragon Winners

Best Hot Honey, Maple, or Sweet Heat Sauce

1st Place

Jack's Pepper Heist - Pineapple Habanero

"With a blend of sweet pineapple and habanero peppers, this sauce packs a flavorful punch that spicy lovers will enjoy."

Heat Rating: 3/5

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From Manhattan, New York

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2nd Place

HAB - Chocolate Habanero Honey

INGREDIENTS: Honey, chocolate habaneros, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and sea salt.

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From Portland, Oregon

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3rd Place

Tapi Papi - Honey Chili

"The Daddy of Hot sauces" tangy / spicy / smoky / sweet

"Bold flavors don’t just live in restaurants. They belong in your kitchen."

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From watertown, Massachussetts

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Honorable Mention

Brewer's Fire - Honey Chipotle

Honorable Mention in Sticky Dragon. This Honey Chipotle hot sauce pairs applewood-smoked jalapeños with the malty depth of a British Brown Ale. Expect high sweetness and smoke, medium vinegar and salt, and a mild 2/10 heat. Savory-forward with low garlic and no fruit—a smooth, smoky-sweet crowd-pleaser.

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From Peachtree City, Georgia

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