Hickory BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Porter, Merlot
Historic Description: Hickory-smoked BBQ is a staple of Southern U.S. barbecue culture. Hickory BBQ sauce adds a distinct, rich smokiness to traditional BBQ flavors, making it a favorite in American BBQ restaurants and wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey BBQ, Bourbon BBQ
Pairing: Porter, Merlot
Historic Description: Hickory-smoked BBQ is a staple of Southern U.S. barbecue culture. Hickory BBQ sauce adds a distinct, rich smokiness to traditional BBQ flavors, making it a favorite in American BBQ restaurants and wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Smokey BBQ, Bourbon BBQ
Honey BBQ
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: Amber Ale, Merlot
Historic Description: BBQ sauces have a long history in Southern U.S. cooking, but the sweet Honey BBQ variant became popular in the mid-20th century. Its mix of honey and smoky barbecue is now a favorite in family restaurants and backyard cookouts across America
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Bacon, Bourbon BBQ
Pairing: Amber Ale, Merlot
Historic Description: BBQ sauces have a long history in Southern U.S. cooking, but the sweet Honey BBQ variant became popular in the mid-20th century. Its mix of honey and smoky barbecue is now a favorite in family restaurants and backyard cookouts across America
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Bacon, Bourbon BBQ
Honey Buffalo
Ethnic Palate: American
Pairing: IPA, Chardonnay
Historic Description: A sweeter version of the classic Buffalo sauce, Honey Buffalo adds honey to the traditional vinegar-based, cayenne pepper sauce. It’s commonly found in American wing spots where fans want a blend of sweet and spicy
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Buffalo Ranch
Pairing: IPA, Chardonnay
Historic Description: A sweeter version of the classic Buffalo sauce, Honey Buffalo adds honey to the traditional vinegar-based, cayenne pepper sauce. It’s commonly found in American wing spots where fans want a blend of sweet and spicy
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Buffalo Ranch
Honey Chipotle
Ethnic Palate: American, Mexican
Pairing: Porter, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeños commonly used in Mexican cuisine. When mixed with honey, they create a sweet-smoky-spicy combination popularized in U.S. wing restaurants and BBQ spots
If you like this, you may also like: Chipotle BBQ, Spicy Honey Mustard
Pairing: Porter, Zinfandel
Historic Description: Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeños commonly used in Mexican cuisine. When mixed with honey, they create a sweet-smoky-spicy combination popularized in U.S. wing restaurants and BBQ spots
If you like this, you may also like: Chipotle BBQ, Spicy Honey Mustard
Honey Garlic
Ethnic Palate: Canadian, Chinese
Pairing: Amber Ale, Riesling
Historic Description: Honey Garlic is a sauce with roots in Chinese-Canadian cuisine, where sweet and savory flavors are often combined. It's a popular wing sauce in Canadian restaurants and has spread across North America
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Sweet Heat
Pairing: Amber Ale, Riesling
Historic Description: Honey Garlic is a sauce with roots in Chinese-Canadian cuisine, where sweet and savory flavors are often combined. It's a popular wing sauce in Canadian restaurants and has spread across North America
If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Sweet Heat
Honey Mustard
Ethnic Palate: American, European/
Pairing: Pale Ale, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: Honey mustard has roots in European cuisine, particularly in France and Germany, where mustard sauces are popular. The sweetened version with honey became a staple in American fast food and wing chains
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Honey Garlic
Pairing: Pale Ale, Pinot Grigio
Historic Description: Honey mustard has roots in European cuisine, particularly in France and Germany, where mustard sauces are popular. The sweetened version with honey became a staple in American fast food and wing chains
If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Honey Garlic
Honey Sriracha
Ethnic Palate: American, Pan-Asian
Pairing: IPA, Riesling
Historic Description: This fusion sauce combines the global favorite, Sriracha, with the sweetness of honey. It became a hit in American wing spots and Asian fusion restaurants, offering a balance of heat and sweetness
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Sriracha, Honey Garlic
Pairing: IPA, Riesling
Historic Description: This fusion sauce combines the global favorite, Sriracha, with the sweetness of honey. It became a hit in American wing spots and Asian fusion restaurants, offering a balance of heat and sweetness
If you like this, you may also like: Maple Sriracha, Honey Garlic
Hot Honey
Ethnic Palate: American, Southern
Pairing: IPA, Rosé
Historic Description: Hot honey is a Southern American invention, blending sweet honey with a spicy kick from chili peppers. It’s popular in Nashville hot chicken dishes and has made its way to wings, particularly in Southern wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Spicy Honey Mustard, Mango Habanero
Pairing: IPA, Rosé
Historic Description: Hot honey is a Southern American invention, blending sweet honey with a spicy kick from chili peppers. It’s popular in Nashville hot chicken dishes and has made its way to wings, particularly in Southern wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Spicy Honey Mustard, Mango Habanero
Jalapeño Honey
Ethnic Palate: Hawaiian, Japanese
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Moscato
Historic Description: A tropical twist on classic teriyaki, Pineapple Teriyaki blends the sweet flavors of Hawaiian pineapple with the savory soy-based sauce of Japan. It’s commonly found in Hawaiian and Japanese fusion restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Mango Habanero
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Moscato
Historic Description: A tropical twist on classic teriyaki, Pineapple Teriyaki blends the sweet flavors of Hawaiian pineapple with the savory soy-based sauce of Japan. It’s commonly found in Hawaiian and Japanese fusion restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Teriyaki, Mango Habanero
Jamaican Jerk
Ethnic Palate: Caribbean
Pairing: Lager, Rum-based cocktails
Historic Description: Jamaican jerk seasoning dates back to indigenous Arawak cooking, and today it’s a staple in Caribbean cuisine. This spicy, fragrant blend is used on chicken and pork across Jamaica and Caribbean communities worldwide
If you like this, you may also like: Caribbean Jerk, Habanero Lime
Pairing: Lager, Rum-based cocktails
Historic Description: Jamaican jerk seasoning dates back to indigenous Arawak cooking, and today it’s a staple in Caribbean cuisine. This spicy, fragrant blend is used on chicken and pork across Jamaica and Caribbean communities worldwide
If you like this, you may also like: Caribbean Jerk, Habanero Lime
Korean BBQ
Ethnic Palate: Korean, Pan-Asian
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Gewürztraminer
Historic Description: Korean BBQ sauces typically feature soy sauce, garlic, and sugar, often used in bulgogi or short ribs. This sauce became a popular wing flavor as Korean BBQ culture spread globally, especially in fusion restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Gochujang, Asian Garlic
Pairing: Wheat Beer, Gewürztraminer
Historic Description: Korean BBQ sauces typically feature soy sauce, garlic, and sugar, often used in bulgogi or short ribs. This sauce became a popular wing flavor as Korean BBQ culture spread globally, especially in fusion restaurants
If you like this, you may also like: Gochujang, Asian Garlic
Lemon Pepper (Dry Rub)
Ethnic Palate: Southern American
Pairing: Lager, Chardonnay
Historic Description: Lemon Pepper seasoning originated in Southern U.S. cooking, particularly in Atlanta. This citrusy, peppery dry rub became a popular wing flavor thanks to its refreshing yet bold flavor and is a staple in Southern wing spots
If you like this, you may also like: Spicy Lemon Pepper, Cilantro Lime