Rising Smoke Sauceworks

Rising Smoke Sauceworks is an award-winning craft hot sauce company based in Efland, North Carolina. Founded by Mike and Shannon "The Boss" Gilson, the brand has rapidly become a heavy hitter in the "flavor-first" spicy food community. Their hallmark is the use of smoked and roasted ingredients, which gives their sauces a signature depth that mimics the experience of high-end BBQ or wood-fired cooking. Rising Smoke is one of the most decorated brands in the modern era of hot sauce. They have won a staggering number of Scovie Awards, ZestFest Golden Chile Awards, and NYC Hot Sauce Expo "Screaming Mi Mi" Awards. They are widely respected by "Chili-heads" for their consistency and for being genuinely nice people in the industry.