13 Stars Hot Sauce Triumphs at the 2025 Scovie Awards!
Good news, heat lovers: 13 Stars Hot Sauce is on fire—again! Our Dragon’s Breath Hot Sauce is popular. It won 3rd Place in the Advertising & Marketing Product Packaging category. This happened at the 2025 Scovie Awards.
For those unfamiliar, the Scovie Awards are like the Olympics for hot sauces, spicy snacks, and bold barbecue products. Hosted annually by Sunbelt Shows, the Scovie Awards recognize the best in flavor, heat, and innovation. This year, the competition was more intense than ever, with a record-breaking 965 entries from 169 companies across 35 states and 14 countries.
Let’s break it down: standing out in a crowded, international lineup isn’t easy. Dragon’s Breath Hot Sauce being on the winner’s list shows our passion and our process. It also reflects the love from our fans.
What Makes Dragon’s Breath Hot Sauce Packaging Stand Out?
Winning in theAdvertising & Marketing Product Packaging category is not easy. Our team put their heart and a lot of spirit into making Dragon’s Breath look as good as it tastes. Here’s what sets it apart:
- Bold & Eye-Catching Design: We wanted a label that screams, “This is going to change your hot sauce game.” The vibrant colors and bold font are impossible to ignore.
- Tells Our Story: Our packaging isn’t just about looks—it’s about meaning. It proudly showcases that we’re a veteran-owned business committed to supporting veterans and first responders.
- Strong Shelf Presence: In a sea of options, Dragon’s Breath stands out. Customers know at first glance they’re holding something unique and impactful.
- Reflects the Flavor Inside: Let’s be honest—Dragon’s Breath doesn’t hold back on heat, and our design matches that energy. Defiantly bold, just like the sauce itself.
The panel at the Scovie Awards praised our packaging. They noted its beauty and story make it impactful. When you pick up Dragon’s Breath Hot Sauce, you’re not just buying a bottle—you’re buying into a mission.
The Scovie Awards: A Fiery Tradition
Formore than twenty years, the Scovie Awards have set the standard for great spicy and tasty food products. The competition is tough. Chefs, culinary experts, and industry professionals judge products. They do this through a blind taste test and design review.
The judges are trying sauces of all kinds including; chili peppers cayenne peppers, ghost peppers, etc. They are the ones who set the standard within the hot sauce industry.
Why is this significant? Unlike other competitions, the Scovie Awards don’t rely on popularity or gimmicks. Every winner earns their title through quality, taste, and impact. That’s why winning a Scovie is such an honor—and why we’re thrilled to bring home a 3rd Place finish for Dragon’s Breath.
Why This Award Matters to 13 Stars Hot Sauce
At 13 Stars Hot Sauce, everything we do comes down to three things:
- Creating Unmatched Flavor: We believe hot sauce should be more than just heat—it should enhance every dish with bold, balanced flavor.
- Delivering Quality: From the ingredients we use to the designs on our bottles, we pay attention to every detail.
- As a veteran-owned company, we dedicate ourselves to supporting veterans and first responders. A mission at the heart of everything we do drives our efforts.
Winning a Scovie Award isn’t just about recognition—it’s about validation. Our work connects with people. Judges praised our packaging, and customers keep returning for more.
This award also motivates us to keep pushing forward. We dedicate ourselves to creating new sauces, improving our designs, and finding ways to give back. We want to grow and share that growth with our community.
Haven’t Tried Dragon’s Breath Yet? Here’s What You’re Missing
Dragon’s Breath Hot Sauce is more than just an award-winning product—it’s a game-changer for your kitchen. Packed with intense heat and bold flavor, it’s perfect for:
- Spicing up tacos, wings, and burgers.
- Adding a kick to soups, stews, and chili.
- Impressing your friends at the next cookout.
And let’s not forget—it looks damn good sitting on your table.
Ready to see why Dragon’s Breath took home a Scovie? Visit our website to grab your bottle (or three) and explore our full lineup of award-winning hot sauces.
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About 13 Stars Hot Sauce
13 Stars Hot Sauce is a veteran-owned company based in Warren, Rhode Island. We aim to give back by making bold, high-quality hot sauces. We also support veterans and first responders. Every bottle we produce delivers flavor, heat, and heart.
Award-winning sauces. Mission-driven brand. Flavor that speaks for itself.
The Final Word
Winning at the 2025 Scovie Awards is a huge milestone for 13 Stars Hot Sauce and our loyal fans. We take pride in the recognition of Dragon’s Breath Hot Sauce for its bold design and great packaging. We are even prouder to share this win with you.
Thank you for being part of our journey. Keep bringing the heat, keep supporting our heroes, and keep reaching for the sauce that stands above the rest.
🔥 Here’s to flavor, fire, and the future!
