Hot sauces: mild to extreme
Looking to buy hot sauce online? Spicy Dutchman brings together a carefully chosen collection from makers in the Netherlands and beyond. Explore approachable fruity and smoky sauces for everyday use, savoury habanero recipes and extreme superhots for experienced chilli lovers. Compare flavours, chillies and heat levels to find a sauce for tacos, barbecue, rice dishes, snacks or a tasting session with friends.
Which hot sauce suits you?
The best hot sauce is not automatically the hottest. First choose how much heat you enjoy, then consider the flavour profile and the food you want to serve it with.
Choose by heat
From mild to extremely hot
Want extra flavour with an approachable kick? Start with Cholula. For distinctive habanero sauces, explore El Yucateco. Experienced chilli lovers will find the truly extreme sauces under Spicin and Da Bomb.
Choose by flavour
Fruity, smoky or savoury
A fruity sauce has a very different character from a smoky or spice-led one. Crazy Bastard pairs recognisable chillies with fruit, smoke and spices. Chimac instead explores modern, Korean-inspired flavour combinations.
Choose by dish
From tacos to barbecue
Bright, tangy sauces work well with tacos, eggs and grilled vegetables. Smoky hot sauce suits barbecue and burgers, while sweet-heat and savoury sauces are a natural match for rice dishes, chicken, noodles and snacks.
Spicy Dutchman's tip
Start with the food you enjoy
Do not choose on an impressive Scoville rating alone. First decide how you want to use the sauce, then match it with a flavour profile and heat level. Want to explore several styles side by side? Take a look at our hot sauce sets and spicy gift boxes.
Hot sauce for every taste
The range runs from familiar Mexican classics to small European makers and notorious superhots. Browse all brands if you already have a favourite producer, or use the filters to search by chilli, flavour and heat.
Frequently asked questions about hot sauce
Which hot sauce is suitable for a beginner?
Start with a mild, flavour-led sauce and build from there. Cholula is approachable and versatile. El Yucateco and Crazy Bastard also offer sauces where flavour matters more than extreme heat. Always check the heat indicator on the product page.
How do I choose the right heat level?
Check the chilli used, the heat indicator and any listed Scoville rating. The amount of chilli and the other ingredients affect how hot a sauce ultimately tastes, so do not compare products by chilli name alone.
What is the hottest sauce in the range?
The selection and stock change, but Spicin generally includes the most extreme sauces, including options from the Da Bomb range. These are intended for experienced chilli lovers. Use them very sparingly and always read the warnings on the product page and packaging.
What is the difference between hot sauce and chilli sauce?
The terms overlap. Hot sauce usually means a spicy sauce based on chillies, often combined with vinegar, fermentation or other flavourings. Chilli sauce is a broader term and can also describe sweet, thick or very mild sauces. The flavour profile on each product page tells you more than the name alone.
How should I store hot sauce after opening?
Always follow the storage advice on the label. Keep the bottle tightly closed, clean and away from direct sunlight. If the producer recommends refrigeration after opening, store the sauce in the fridge to preserve its flavour and quality.