This is Black Barn's boldest offering and one of our most talked-about flavors. It surprises people who expect honey to be mild. The sweetness is real, but it's not the dominant note, the heat and spice take over from the middle of the tasting onward.

It opens with rich, deep cacao, complex, and dark. Cinnamon and allspice arrive next, adding warmth, then the chili heat builds: ancho first, earthy and fruity, followed by chipotle's smokier, more insistent warmth. The finish is long, warm, and genuinely fiery, not the brief tingle of mild heat, but a sustained, satisfying burn that lingers.

Drizzle it over vanilla ice cream for the classic hot-cold contrast that makes this the go-to honey for adventurous desserts. Spread it on a dark-chocolate brownie. Use it as a finishing glaze for smoked pork ribs or chicken wings. Stir it into a mezcal cocktail. Gift it to anyone who keeps a hot sauce collection and thinks chocolate should have an edge.