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Good food. Good people.
A little Southern sweet heat.

THE PERSON BEHIND THE POUR

Southern roots.
A sweeter kind
of welcome.

A story of family, a kitchen experiment, and the belief that something good is even better when it’s shared.

Founder Ames Russell with a bottle of AR’s honey
AMES RUSSELLFounder, AR’s Hot Southern Honey

IT STARTED WITH A SIMPLE IDEA.

Honey on the table.
Heat in the bottle.

Ames grew up with an Appalachian family tradition: his grandfather would set honeycomb on the table to welcome guests. In 2015, he began experimenting with honey and peppers, making the first bottles as Christmas gifts for family and friends.

That blend became AR’s Hot Southern Honey. The collection now brings together chile-infused honeys, pure Southern honey, sauces, and recipes for home cooks and professional kitchens.

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Rooted in Virginia.

Honey, peppers, and a Southern approach to bringing people together.

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Made for good food.

A finishing touch or a starting ingredient, from everyday meals to a restaurant menu.

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Better when shared.

At home, on the shelves, or around a busy kitchen. There’s room at this table.

AR’s hot honey in the kitchen

THE NEXT CHAPTER IS YOURS.

A little sweet heat.
A lot of possibility.

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AR’S HOT SOUTHERN HONEY

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A LITTLE SOMETHING GOOD

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