100,000 - 350,000 SHU
Scotch Bonnet
Named for its resemblance to a Tam o' Shanter hat, this pepper is the backbone of Caribbean flavor. It's smoky, sweet, and seriously hot.
Named for its resemblance to a Tam o' Shanter hat, this pepper is the backbone of Caribbean flavor. It's smoky, sweet, and seriously hot.
Closely related to the Habanero, the Scotch Bonnet has a similar heat profile but with a distinctively sweeter, fruitier taste that makes it indispensable for Jerk seasonings and Caribbean pepper sauces.