Buffalo Wild Sauce
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: IPA, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Buffalo Wild Sauce is a take on the classic Buffalo, with an extra kick of spices for an intensified flavor. It gained its popularity in sports bars and American wing chains that offer their own variations of Buffalo sauce
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Medium, Buffalo Hot
Pairing: IPA, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Buffalo Wild Sauce is a take on the classic Buffalo, with an extra kick of spices for an intensified flavor. It gained its popularity in sports bars and American wing chains that offer their own variations of Buffalo sauce
If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Medium, Buffalo Hot
Cajun (Dry Rub)
Ethnic Palate: Southern American, Creole
Pairing: Amber Ale, Cabernet Sauvignon
Historic Description: Cajun seasoning originates from Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cultures, blending paprika, garlic, and pepper. The dry rub version became a favorite in Southern barbecue joints and wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Cajun Ranch
Pairing: Amber Ale, Cabernet Sauvignon
Historic Description: Cajun seasoning originates from Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cultures, blending paprika, garlic, and pepper. The dry rub version became a favorite in Southern barbecue joints and wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Cajun Ranch
Cajun Honey
Ethnic Palate: Southern American
Pairing: Lager, Moscato
Historic Description: A sweet and spicy blend of Cajun spices and honey, this sauce is a Southern U.S. favorite. It’s especially popular in Louisiana-inspired BBQ joints and wing spots where flavors are bold and comforting
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Blackened Cajun
Pairing: Lager, Moscato
Historic Description: A sweet and spicy blend of Cajun spices and honey, this sauce is a Southern U.S. favorite. It’s especially popular in Louisiana-inspired BBQ joints and wing spots where flavors are bold and comforting
If you like this, you may also like: Hot Honey, Blackened Cajun
Cajun Ranch
Ethnic Palate: Southern American
Pairing: Lager, Chardonnay
Historic Description: This sauce blends Southern American flavors of spicy Cajun seasoning with the cool, creamy Ranch that’s popular across the U.S. It’s a favorite in Southern wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Ranch Dry Rub, Blackened Cajun
Pairing: Lager, Chardonnay
Historic Description: This sauce blends Southern American flavors of spicy Cajun seasoning with the cool, creamy Ranch that’s popular across the U.S. It’s a favorite in Southern wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Ranch Dry Rub, Blackened Cajun
Caribbean Jerk
Ethnic Palate: Caribbean
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Rum Punch
Historic Description: A sweeter, less spicy version of traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning, this sauce reflects a fusion of Caribbean flavors with tropical influences, commonly found in island-themed restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Jamaican Jerk, Pineapple Habanero
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Rum Punch
Historic Description: A sweeter, less spicy version of traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning, this sauce reflects a fusion of Caribbean flavors with tropical influences, commonly found in island-themed restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Jamaican Jerk, Pineapple Habanero
Carolina Reaper
Ethnic Palate: Heat-seekers
Pairing: IPA, Sweet White Wine
Historic Description: The Carolina Reaper pepper, currently one of the hottest peppers in the world, was developed in South Carolina. The extreme heat of this pepper makes it a popular sauce for wing challenges in American wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Ghost Pepper, Buffalo Ghost Pepper
Pairing: IPA, Sweet White Wine
Historic Description: The Carolina Reaper pepper, currently one of the hottest peppers in the world, was developed in South Carolina. The extreme heat of this pepper makes it a popular sauce for wing challenges in American wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Ghost Pepper, Buffalo Ghost Pepper
Cherry BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Stout, Cabernet Sauvignon
Historic Description: Cherry BBQ combines tart cherries with smoky BBQ flavors, offering a fruity twist on traditional barbecue sauce. It’s popular in regions known for cherry production, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast U.S
If you like this, you may also like: Blueberry BBQ, Raspberry Chipotle
Pairing: Stout, Cabernet Sauvignon
Historic Description: Cherry BBQ combines tart cherries with smoky BBQ flavors, offering a fruity twist on traditional barbecue sauce. It’s popular in regions known for cherry production, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast U.S
If you like this, you may also like: Blueberry BBQ, Raspberry Chipotle
Chili Lime
Ethnic Palate: Mexican, Southeast Asian
Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: A blend of chili heat and zesty lime, this flavor is inspired by Mexican cuisine, where lime and chili are often paired in sauces, marinades, and salsas. It became a popular choice in both Mexican-American and fusion restaurants for its refreshing yet spicy taste
If you like this, you may also like: Cilantro Lime, Mango Habanero
Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: A blend of chili heat and zesty lime, this flavor is inspired by Mexican cuisine, where lime and chili are often paired in sauces, marinades, and salsas. It became a popular choice in both Mexican-American and fusion restaurants for its refreshing yet spicy taste
If you like this, you may also like: Cilantro Lime, Mango Habanero
Chipotle BBQ
Ethnic Palate: Mexican, American
Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Chipotle peppers are smoked and dried jalapeños, traditionally used in Mexican cuisine. Chipotle BBQ blends smoky Mexican flavors with American barbecue, becoming a hit in Mexican-American fusion restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Honey Chipotle
Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Chipotle peppers are smoked and dried jalapeños, traditionally used in Mexican cuisine. Chipotle BBQ blends smoky Mexican flavors with American barbecue, becoming a hit in Mexican-American fusion restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Honey Chipotle
Chipotle Honey
Ethnic Palate: American, Mexican
Pairing: Porter, Riesling
Historic Description: Chipotle peppers, commonly used in Mexican cuisine, are blended with honey to create a sweet and smoky wing sauce. It became popular in Mexican-American and BBQ restaurants for its rich depth of flavor
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Chipotle, Chipotle BBQ
Pairing: Porter, Riesling
Historic Description: Chipotle peppers, commonly used in Mexican cuisine, are blended with honey to create a sweet and smoky wing sauce. It became popular in Mexican-American and BBQ restaurants for its rich depth of flavor
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Chipotle, Chipotle BBQ
Cilantro Lime
Ethnic Palate: Mexican, Latin American
Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Cilantro and lime are essential ingredients in Mexican cuisine, frequently used in salsas and marinades. As a wing flavor, cilantro lime provides a zesty, fresh taste, perfect for fans of Latin American dishes
If you like this, you may also like: Lemon Pepper, Chili Lime
Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic Description: Cilantro and lime are essential ingredients in Mexican cuisine, frequently used in salsas and marinades. As a wing flavor, cilantro lime provides a zesty, fresh taste, perfect for fans of Latin American dishes
If you like this, you may also like: Lemon Pepper, Chili Lime
Cinnamon Chipotle
Ethnic Palate: American, Mexican
Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel
Historic Description: A unique combination of warm cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers, this sauce has its roots in Mexican-American fusion cuisine. It offers a sweet-spicy-smoky flavor that’s popular in artisanal wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Chipotle Honey
Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel
Historic Description: A unique combination of warm cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers, this sauce has its roots in Mexican-American fusion cuisine. It offers a sweet-spicy-smoky flavor that’s popular in artisanal wing restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Chipotle Honey