Small Batch Hot Sauce Delivered to Your Door


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What if?

I've been making hot sauces with family farm ingredients since 2015. In November 2023 I got my first hot sauce subscriber. I've never looked back. I ask the question: What if we used the best of the best for each ingredient? What if I could redefine premium hot sauce for North Carolina and beyond?

Each month I work with local farmers to design and release a new flavor for my loyal hot sauce lovers. My goal is to spice up your meals, delight your senses, and help you rediscover your love of hot sauce. - Duncan Blount

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Elevated Small Batch Hot Sauce

How it Works

Choose your bottle delivered every one or every three months at a time. We've been sending monthly small batch hot sauce out since November 2023 and every month has a completely new flavor, hand crafted by Duncan Blount himself. With a range of heat levels, flavor profiles, and meal recommendations, you'll never know what you're going to get. That's the adventure of our subscription. 

Once you join, you'll receive a monthly or quarterly bottle of hot sauce as a part of the "Duncan's Special hot sauce subscription." Designed for hot sauce connoisseurs, our hot sauce uses NC grown peppers and world renowned vinegars for a delivery that will spice up your life. All hand crafted in small batches - less than 36 bottles at a time - we craft a quality hot sauce previously unheard of in the industry.

New subscribers during APRIL 2025 will get a FREE extra bottle with their first subscription.

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Our Guarantee

If you don't love a bottle of hot sauce, just let us know and we'll send you a different bottle at no extra cost. Guaranteed.

FAQ

Do I choose the flavor?

No, this is chef's choice. Some months are a medium heat, some months are a more extreme heat level. You don't know what you're going to get: that's the adventure. Duncan designs each month's hot sauce based on seasonality of ingredients and the feedback of the recipes from farmer's market customers.

What is "small batch"

It's the difference between bud light and a freshly brewed east coast IPA. Most hot sauces are made in large 1500+ bottle batches. Our batches are around 36 bottles each. Our goal isn't to sell more hot sauce without stop; our goal is to make the Ferraris of the hot sauce world.

How does shipping work?

We have a flat rate shipping fee of $6.50 and you can expect delivery between 3 and 6 days after the subscription purchase.

How do payments work?

Shopify's Paywhirl feature allows you to choose either one bottle per month or one bottle every three months. Once you join, you'll recieve email notifications each time the subscription activates. This happens on the same date each month depending on when you first purchase. You can cancel any time without penalty.

Do you ship internationally?

No, at this time it is only for USA residents.

If there's an issue or I don't like the flavor, what do I do?

Email Duncan@ShelbySpice.com or text 310-504-4347 any time to request a different flavor or ask any questions.

"It’s crazy. I no longer enjoy Franks RedHot because I’ve been spoiled by the quality and flavor of Duncan’s Hot Sauces. This is the only Hot Sauce I eat. Five Stars all the way." - Jeremy Champion.

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Shelby Spice is a small batch hot sauce company in Shelby NC, and we do things a bit differently. We believe in growing our community's knowledge of peppers and spicy recipes, as well as sponsoring fantastic local events. Our sauce is a bit different too:

  • Enjoy all natural, meticulously crafted sauces with no capsaicin additives, thickening agents, artificial preservatives, or added salt.
  • Support local - Based in Shelby, NC, we buy from local family farms for all our hot sauces.
  • Get invited to experience tasting events, rare peppers, creative blends, and more.

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