Sauce Leopard 'The Seventh Reaper' Hot Sauce, Colorado

Inspired by Argentine red chimichurri and crafted with serious heat, The Seventh Reaper by Sauce Leopard fuses bold herbs, garlic, and tomato with Carolina Reaper peppers to deliver a complex, savory sauce that punches higher than it looks. Its flavor profile leans deeply into roasted red peppers and herbal aromatics, layered over a tangy, vinegary base—built not just for heat, but for flavor.

Product Details:

• Style / Type: Red Chimichurri Hot Sauce with Carolina Reaper-based heat
• Heat Level: 8/10 on Sauce Leopard’s scale (Hot to Very Hot)
• Key Ingredients: Tomato purée, Carolina Reapers, jalapeños, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, red bell pepper, organic vegetable stock (carrot, celery, garlic, leek, onion, tomato, mushroom), herbs (parsley, cilantro, oregano), garlic, onion, green onion, lemon juice, honey, spices
• Texture & Consistency: Smooth and saucy with a viscous chimichurri-style body; easy to pour or drizzle with a light herb and garlic texture
• Batch & Origin: All-natural, preservative-free, small-batch production in Denver, Colorado

Sensory Description:

This bold sauce opens with a vivid tomato-red hue and a fragrant hit of fresh herbs—parsley, cilantro, and oregano dominate alongside roasted red pepper and garlic. On the palate, it’s immediately savory and tangy, with layered tomato and vinegar notes underscored by subtle sweetness from bell pepper and honey. The Carolina Reaper’s heat rolls in steadily, delivering a deep, lingering burn that’s intense but well integrated. Balanced by herbaceous complexity, the flavor profile evolves with onion, lemon juice, and spice, finishing with mouthwatering acidity, earthy depth, and a persistent warmth that lingers long after the last bite.

Producer’s Background:

Sauce Leopard is a Denver-based craft hot sauce company founded by Shaun Goodwin. Known for their creative flavor profiles and bold visual branding, they specialize in all-natural, small-batch sauces that balance heat with culinary appeal. The Seventh Reaper stands as one of their most distinctive offerings—high-heat but full of flavor, featured on Season 18 of the Hot Ones YouTube series. The brand emphasizes accessibility through versatility, offering hot sauces designed to enhance food, not dominate it.

Serving Suggestions:

Pair The Seventh Reaper with grilled meats like skirt steak, lamb, or pork chops, or use it to elevate roasted vegetables, tacos, or hearty rice bowls. Its bold chimichurri-inspired base makes it an ideal marinade or sandwich spread for lovers of spice and savory depth. A small amount can also add serious complexity to Bloody Marys or smoky barbecue sauces. Best served at room temperature, and ideal for adventurous eaters seeking both fire and flavor in equal measure.