{"product_id":"blues-hog-whiskey-blues-bbq-sauce","title":"BLUES HOG: Whiskey Blues BBQ Sauce – 623g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — no chilli, just bourbon-oak warmth and a whisper of smoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 623g (22oz) squeeze bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (Washington, Missouri)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free (brand claim); always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef, pork, chicken, fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA whiskey-forward sauce with real bark-and-glaze credentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Blues is Blues Hog's newest Choice of Champions release — a bourbon-inspired BBQ sauce built for cooks who want more than smoky-sweet. It's for the steak-and-ribs crowd who like a sauce with a bit of depth to it, and it nails the late-baste glaze on just about anything that hits the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt opens on tomato and brown sugar, sweet and familiar. The middle turns interesting fast — real whiskey extractives, cinnamon and apple push through with a warm, oak-toned depth, backed by a Worcestershire savouriness. It finishes smoky and rounded, with a natural hickory smoke note and a little lemon lift to stop it going flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaste steaks or a whole brisket late so the sugars don't catch before the crust sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze pork ribs or a rack of wings for the last 10–15 minutes on the grill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a finishing sauce for smoked chicken or grilled fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir a spoonful through mayo for a whiskey-glaze burger sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm gently and serve as a dipping sauce for chips or onion rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dark, glossy mahogany-brown sauce with a thick, clingy pour — built to sit on the meat, not run off it. Squeeze bottle with a flip-top nozzle for easy basting straight from the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ketchup (tomato concentrate from vine-ripened tomatoes, sugar, distilled vinegar, salt, less than 2% of: spices, onion powder, natural flavours), medium brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, spice blend (spices including paprika, salt, dehydrated garlic and onion, and not more than 0.5% silicon dioxide added to prevent caking), whiskey smoke flavour (water, natural hickory smoke flavour), whiskey (glycerin, bourbon whiskey extractives, water, vegetable and fruit), cinnamon, Worcestershire powder (Worcestershire sauce [vinegar, sugar, salt, maltodextrin, spice extract, yeast extract, spices, garlic], caramel colour, spice extract, garlic powder, onion powder), lemon juice concentrate, less than 2% of sodium benzoate (preservative), granulated garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free (brand claim on pack). No high fructose corn syrup. Ingredients transcribed from the physical label — always check the physical label for the most current allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/864_cheers-whiskey-ribs.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery fridge needs one sauce that can go steak, ribs or wings without missing a beat — that's Whiskey Blues. Baste it on late so the brown sugar doesn't catch, then let the glaze set a minute before you cut. Run \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-bullseye-beef-rub\"\u003eButchers Axe Bullseye Beef Rub\u003c\/a\u003e on the meat first and keep a jar of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tracklements-quince-fruit-cheese-100g\"\u003eTracklements Quince Fruit Paste\u003c\/a\u003e off the books for the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Whiskey Blues Rump Steak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA late baste and a long rest. That's the trick.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 rump steaks (about 300g each); Salt and cracked pepper; 4 tbsp Whiskey Blues; 1 tbsp butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason the steaks well and grill hot for 3–4 minutes a side for medium-rare (about 54°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush on the sauce in the final minute of each side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 5 minutes with the butter melting on top, then slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basting late lets the crust form before the brown sugar has a chance to catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not hot at all — Whiskey Blues has no chilli, just whiskey-oak warmth and a background smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues Hog states it's gluten free on the label; always check the physical label for the current allergen statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e As a late baste, a finishing glaze, or a dipping sauce — brush it on in the last 10–15 minutes of cooking so the sugars don't burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA, distributed by Blues Hog, LLC of Washington, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Not hot at all — Whiskey Blues has no chilli, just whiskey-oak warmth and a background smokiness.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it gluten free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Blues Hog states it's gluten free on the label; always check the physical label for the current allergen statement.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I use it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"As a late baste, a finishing glaze, or a dipping sauce — brush it on in the last 10–15 minutes of cooking so the sugars don't burn.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it made?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Made in the USA, distributed by Blues Hog, LLC of Washington, Missouri.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"BLUES HOG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44653356613674,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/blues-hog-whiskey-blues-bbq-sauce-623g-front.png?v=1787466295","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/blues-hog-whiskey-blues-bbq-sauce","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}