Apollo Pepper

If you’re a fan of heat that feels less like a snack and more like a religious experience, meet the Apollo Pepper. Bred by the legendary Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company—the same mastermind behind the Carolina Reaper and Pepper X—the Apollo is a cross-breed of its two famous predecessors. It’s a botanical powerhouse designed for one specific purpose: to push the limits of human capsaicin tolerance. Unlike many superhots that provide a slow, building burn, the Apollo is known for an instant, aggressive heat that targets the entire mouth and throat simultaneously. While official lab results vary, the Apollo is estimated to hover around 2.5 to 3 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).