Scortch May 2026

On the plus side: the bottle design is cool (black and red with a dripping flame logo), and the dropper top gives good portion control. It’s also cheap — about $4 for a 5 oz bottle.

I picked up a bottle of expecting serious fire based on the name and the warning label on the back. And yes — the heat is real. A few drops bring a sharp, immediate burn that lingers on the tongue and crawls up the sinuses. If you’re a chilihead chasing pure capsaicin punch, Scortch won’t disappoint on that front. scortch

I tried it on tacos, wings, and eggs. Each time, the food became a delivery vehicle for discomfort rather than an enhanced meal. Even a tiny dab made my breakfast taste like battery acid wrapped in pepper spray. On the plus side: the bottle design is