For the most part, there’s something popular that we all hate, like cuddling, The Beatles, Tom Brady, or cats. Strangely that also applies to food, with some people growing up eating a specific type of good or preferring a particular taste. Then there are those who are just born fussy. Read on and discover some of the most popular foods that certain people don’t enjoy.  

1. Cheese

Cheese is vital to burgers, pizza, nachos, and sandwiches. It goes with anything and comes in various forms. Some individuals are lactose intolerant and can’t stomach it while others prefer to avoid the texture, smell, and taste. When some people see cheese, they feel nothing but disgust, which is very sad. 

2. Pizza

While pizza is a beloved staple of the fast-food industry, certain individuals would rather eat anything else. Despite its massive popularity, some can’t stand that classic pizza pie. The combination of bread, cheese, and sauce doesn’t work for everyone. The toppings only make matters worse, such as pepperoni or anchovies. Pineapple pizza is another topping that generates a lot of debate on social media. 

3. Olives

It’s safe to say that a Greek salad is incomplete without a good portion of black or green olives. The taste and texture are a significant turn-off for lots of salad eaters. They’d rather stick with tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onions in their Greek salad. 

4. Black Licorice

There’s nothing that divides people like black licorice. A few groups of people choose black licorice over red licorice and are often looked down upon. Black licorice has a very distinct smell, taste, and texture. It disgusts some people who can’t stand that fennel-like flavor. Its unique taste often sends candy lovers running for the door. 

5. Chicken

Chicken is one of the most in-demand items at grocery stores and restaurants. Furthermore, chicken broth or flavoring is part of several dishes. While chicken is immensely popular around the globe, a good portion of the population can’t stomach it. Aside from the texture, many chicken haters complain about the unpleasant taste, something that baffles us. 

6. Veggie and Tofu Burgers

Veggies and tofu burgers are popular alternatives to meat burgers. Tofu and veggie burgers are slowly gaining in popularity. However, they’re often a poor imitation of meat with an odd texture and unpleasant taste. It’s one of the most divisive foods, with people either loving veggie burgers or strongly disliking them. 

7. Ice Cream

Ice cream is a popular dessert and summertime snack that comes in various flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, and mint chocolate chip. Well, it turns out that some people passionately dislike ice cream. They don’t like the sweetness, texture, and coldness. In surprising news that backs up the hate of ice cream, sales of the summer favorite have decreased in the last few years as more people turn to gelato. 

8. Chicken Nuggets

McDonald’s is famous for offering a wide range of chicken products, but nobody could predict the popularity of chicken nuggets. While most people love these bite-sized portions of chicken, it’s also one of the most disliked items on the menu. Many people find nuggets yucky, comparing the taste and texture to cardboard. These people have no taste. 

9. Cilantro

Some individuals love cilantro while others wouldn’t eat it if you paid them. Cilantro has always been popular in Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and South Asian cultures. It has a reputation for tasting like dirt, metal, and soap. The dislike for cilantro is often related to background, upbringing, and the type of palate you have. 

10. Bacon

Bacon is easily one of North America’s most beloved food items. It appears on everything from burgers to pizza and in soups and salads. As hard as it is to believe, there are some people who don’t love the taste and texture of freshly fried bacon in the morning. The salty and bitter taste doesn’t work for them, making bacon equally as unpopular as it is popular.  

11. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are everywhere. They’re on Subway sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and more. It’s one of those vegetables that everyone eats and loves, well, at least most people. Tomatoes have a variety of textures and flavors that some people can’t stomach. The watery or soggy taste is unpleasant and disappointing on the tastebuds, with many people avoiding tomatoes since they can be so unpredictable. 

12. Chocolate Chip Cookies

In theory, there isn’t a person in the world who doesn’t love a good batch of cookies. In reality, cookies and cakes actually have several detractors. Many individuals dislike store-bought cookies but go crazy for freshly baked cookies. For some people, cookies are too sweet with a weird taste and texture with numerous people hating chocolate chip cookies. 

13. Cottage Cheese 

There’s an old saying, “never judge a book by its cover.” Well, most people judge cottage cheese by its appearance. People that dislike cottage cheese usually point out the odd texture first. Then there is the flavor that tastes nothing like normal cheese. Those that oppose it go as far as to call it “disgusting” and one of the worst foods you can eat. 

14. Beets

It’s almost impossible to avoid eating beets. They have many health benefits so most people just eat them up without complaining. But not everyone feels that way, with beets wildly unpopular with some people due to tasting like dirt. The strange dirt-like taste comes from the organic geosmin, and as most human taste buds are sensitive to geosmin, this results in many disliking beets. 

15. Blue Cheese

Few things in life get people riled up like blue cheese. It’s hugely popular in salads and as a dipping sauce, but blue cheese haters can’t stand the dreadful smell and uneasy texture. There’s often a debate between blue cheese and ranch dressing. Ranch lovers wouldn’t even consider trying blue cheese if their life depended on it. 

16. Brussels Sprouts 

Getting kids to finish their vegetables is often an impossible task, especially when it comes to brussels sprouts. This green vege is one of those food items that parents secretly hate too. although it has many benefits and is a staple of a healthy diet. Most people dislike the bitter taste of brussels sprouts, with the best way to eat them is by covering them in some type of sauce. 

17. Cold Pizza

Eating pizza cold the next day is a widespread phenomenon that creates intense discussion. Those who oppose cold pizza feel it should be consumed hot and fresh out of the oven. With the harsh political climate around the globe, this is one debate that divides families and breaks up marriages. The cold pizza debate is one of those Reddit arguments that will never end. 

18. Candy Corn

Candy corn is a staple of Halloween. The seasonal snack appears each Fall in time for the spooky day. To some people, nothing’s scarier and more disgusting than candy corn. The classic Halloween candy struggles to balance its taste. Sometimes candy corn is too sweet while other times it’s bland and tasteless.

19. Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip

Mayonnaise and miracle whip are similar condiments that are popular across North America. Often appearing in sandwiches, egg salads, and other items, the texture and smell make it unpopular with many people. Plus, there’s a solid anti-mayo sentiment in Europe and Asia. 

20. Tuna

One of the biggest reasons people don’t like tuna isn’t necessarily the taste, but the fishy smell it emits. Anyone that has come in contact with tuna knows it has a distinct smell, while the taste can also be confusing to some. It also has an interesting texture that isn’t for anyone. Another reason people oppose tuna is that it is often made from endangered fish, with people thinking it is unethical to eat tuna

Humans have been experimenting with odd food combinations for centuries to create the ultimate meal. However, just like pineapple on pizza, many of these unconventional assortments actually taste good. With an open mind, trying these weird food combinations could create your new favorite snack.

1. Broccoli and Cheetos

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For decades, broccoli and cheese have been one of the leading snacks in the world. Well, it’s time to move over and make room for broccoli and Cheetos. The classic vegetable goes perfectly with the cheesy and crunchy Hot Cheetos. It’s easily one of the weirdest food combinations that taste incredible. 

2. Ice Cream and French Fries

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Ice cream and French fries seem like an odd combination at first. While they’re staples of every McDonald’s, Burger King, and Dairy Queen, they usually don’t mix. However, the hot salty flavor of fries perfectly compliments the sweet, coldness of ice cream.

An ice cream covered French fry is the best cure for all cravings. It’s worth trying and won’t disappoint. 

3. Banana and Bacon

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While everyone knows Elvis Presley as the “King of Rock & Roll,” he should also be the “King of Sandwiches.” The iconic Elvis wasn’t just an innovator of great music and dance moves. In fact, he was a true sandwich genius.

Elvis gets the credit for creating the bacon and banana sandwich. Elvis looked at those two delicious items from different worlds and knew they’d make the perfect treat. 

4. Peanut Butter and Mayo

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When it comes to sandwiches, peanut butter and mayo are two essential condiments. Mayo has been adding flavor to BLTs for decades while peanut butter has been going with jelly since the dawn of time. It might come as a surprise, but peanut butter and mayo go together perfectly.

Peanut butter and mayo sandwiches first became popular during the Depression. It is hugely popular in the Southern states but is quickly spreading across the country. 

5. Chili Powder and Mango

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In some parts of the world, combining mango with chili powder seems ridiculous. Well, many cultures love to spice things up, which is why chili powder is the perfect spice for a sweet and juicy mango.

Spicy mango is the ideal addition to any meal. The sweet and spicy combination will become the number one meal in the house. It’s another one of the strangest combinations that taste incredible. 

6. Ice Cream and Pickles

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One of the oddest yet most delicious combinations is ice cream and pickles. The sweet flavor of vanilla ice cream goes nicely with the sour and savory pickle.

The sweet and sour snack is popular with pregnant women. Of course, non-pregnant women approve of the ice-cold sour snack of ice cream and pickles. It’s another odd snack that’s worth trying out. 

7. Watermelon and Feta

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Watermelon is a classic summertime fruit that’s good all year long. Feta is a world-famous cheese often found in Greek salads. They honestly couldn’t be more different, yet they make the perfect snack.

The texture and flavor of the fruit and cheese are surprisingly delicious. It’s the ideal treat for all events. 

8. Ketchup and Ranch

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For years, ketchup has been the number-one condiment around the globe. It goes perfectly with everything, from scrambled eggs to fries. In the last few years, it’s had some stiff competition from ranch dressing.

Ranch dressing isn’t just for salads anymore. A brilliant chef somewhere in this world realized that ketchup and ranch dressing make the ideal match. So Heinz released a new brand of sauce called Kranch, combining the two ingredients to create a flavorsome concoction perfect for any dish. 

9. M&M’s on a Pizza

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Few pizza toppings sound as exciting as M&Ms. The classic chocolate goes great with salty products like chips and popcorn. As much as people want to deny it, adding sweet flavoring to a pizza only makes it better.

The sweet and crunchy flavor of the M&Ms compliments the salty pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Delicious. 

10. Bacon and Peanut Butter

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Chefs and cooks are finding new ways to add bacon to everything. While it’s incredible on a pizza and in sandwiches, it goes perfectly with an unlikely match, peanut butter.

The flavor-packed crispy bacon compliments the smooth and chunky peanut butter. Take it to the next level with a peanut butter banana and bacon sandwich. 

11. Hot Sauce and Ice Cream

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It’s safe to say that hot sauce and ice cream are worlds apart. Ice cream is a popular dessert and summertime treat. Hot sauce is added to classic meals to take the spicy level up a notch. Well, it turns out hot sauce and ice cream are a match made in spicy-sugary heaven.

It works best with vanilla ice cream and adds a kick to every sweet bite. This weird combination will cure all cravings. 

12. Honey and French Fries

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While fries usually sit on the side of the plate, they also make the perfect snack. Salty and savory, French fries genuinely go with every meal. It might sound like a strange mix, but a little honey will sweeten the salty snack.

Honey is a massively popular condiment available at most places they make fries, making this combination easy to carete. You can’t go wrong with honey and fries. 

13. Olive Oil and Ice Cream

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Ice cream has a few strange bedfellows on this list. However, no combination is as odd as ice cream and olive oil.

Most people don’t think of olive oil when they dream of their favorite ice cream flavor. However, a drizzle of olive oil goes perfectly on vanilla ice cream. Olive oil is ideal for any gelato flavor. It may take courage to try this one, but it won’t disappoint.

14. Chocolate and Chips

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Chocolate and chips are necessary for every party, movie night, or get-together. Classic salty chips and chocolate complement each other’s flavors so you might as well eat them together. Kids have been eating chip sandwiches with chocolate for years.

Another popular sweet and salty combination is popcorn and M&Ms. Try either one at the next party or movie night. It’ll make both events so much better.

15. Peanut Butter and Pickles

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Peanut butter and pickles are one of the most controversial combinations. They’re from two different worlds and don’t belong together.

That said, peanut butter and pickles prove everyone wrong by making the perfect sandwich. The thick and strong peanut butter can withstand the kick of the sour pickle to create a flavor explosion in your mouth. 

16. Pizza and Ranch Dressing

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Nowadays it’s common to get ranch dipping sauce with a pizza. Surprisingly, ranch and pizza are actually a recent trend. Rumors suggest it started in the early 90s when Domino’s began offering ranch with its pizza. Ranch dressing was a popular dipping sauce for wings but has now become popular with pizza lovers as well. 

17. Coca-Cola and Fried Chicken

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Fried chicken with a coke to drink is a standard combo at most BBQ chicken places. Since coke and chicken are so good together, why not take it a step further?

Cola chicken recipes are hugely popular. These fried chicken recipes require the chefs to cook with Coca-cola. The tasty snack is gaining popularity around the globe. There’s no way to go wrong with cola chicken.

18. Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar

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Strawberries and balsamic vinegar are already a popular combination in Italian culture. The unique combo brings together the unlikely pairing into one mouth-watering snack.

The classic balsamic dressing has a way of bringing out even more sweetness in strawberries. It’s ideal for events or a quiet night with loved ones.

19. Burgers With Peanut Butter

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Everyone loves a good burger. While there are many versions, a classic burger is in a league all its own. Several condiments go on a burger, but peanut butter is not one of them, or is it?

It turns out peanut butter is ideal for burgers. It makes a surprisingly good combination when cooking a tasty burger. Add a little peanut butter as the patties form to give it an added kick. It’ll become the talk of every family BBQ.

20. Blueberries and Steak

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Steak and blueberries are a surprisingly good combination. Most steak lovers might be weary of the delicious little fruit. On the other hand, steak with blueberry sauce is quickly becoming a major hit.

People around the globe are trying out this new flavor of steak. The sweetness of the blueberry sauce brings a unique flavor to the sizzling steak. It’s easily one of the best weird food combinations.

21. Strawberry and Basil

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Strawberry and basil are an unlikely pairing that complements each other well. Strawberries and basil are perfect for decorating a plate. They’re both dazzling and raise the elegance of a meal. They also taste great as well. Plus, they go well together in various meals, including salads, lemonade, and yogurt. 

22. Pizza and Honey

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The wide range of toppings is one of the reasons pizza is so popular. Some people love classic cheese, pepperoni, or vegetarian. Then there are those who love to experiment with different pizza toppings, such as honey.

Drizzle some honey over a hot pizza to add sweetness to the salty flavor. The salty and sweet flavor will become everyone’s new favorite topping. Hot tip: it’s ideal on a pepperoni pizza as the honey brings out the flavor of the pepperoni.

23. Green Apples and Salsa

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Salsa is one of those condiments that goes with everything. It tastes excellent with nachos chips or with eggs. It’s a versatile condiment that’s great with certain fruits as well.

Green apples in salsa are a weird but fantastic combination. The green apple compliments the spiciness of the salsa, making for one of the strangest but best weird food combinations.

24. Avocado and Chocolate

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Avocado and chocolate defy all logic and make the ideal combination. The rich sweetness of the chocolate compliments the creamy avocado.

Several mouth-watering recipes feature avocado and chocolate. It might seem like a weird pairing at first, but soon it’ll be the number one snack you keep coming back for. 

25. Apple Pie and Cheese

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Apple pie and cheese might seem an unconventional choice, but they have always gone well together. That’s why apple pie with cheese makes perfect sense.

In the Midwest, they top apple pies off with a drizzle of cheese. In places like England, they bake the cheese into the pie. While outsiders might be skeptical, locals love apple pie with cheese.

26. Watermelon and Salt

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A pinch of salt and a little black pepper is all it takes to enhance the taste of most meals. Salt has a similar effect on fruit, notably watermelon. To the surprise of some, salt brings out the sweetness of the watermelon while making it less sour.

It’s an excellent snack for any event or time of the year. There’s no way to go wrong with salt and watermelon. 

27. Steak With a Bloody Mary

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Weird combinations often feature two beloved items. A steak with a bloody mary sounds delicious, but some wise chef came up with the idea of cooking steak with a bloody mary.

The popular alcoholic beverage brings out the very best in a steak and takes it to a whole new level with a unique taste.

28. Proscuiutto and Melon

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There isn’t a person who doesn’t love the salty and sweet combination. The two distinct flavors mix with each other perfectly with the right items. They complement each other well, bringing out the flavor and not overpowering it.

Prosciutto is the ideal salty meat to go with sweet melon. There are several different ways to eat the combination. Some enjoy eating them side by side with cottage cheese, while others wrap the prosciutto around the melon. Whatever you prefer, the whole family will love the snack either way.

29. Chicken and Pickle Brine

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There are several different ways to make fried chicken. While some cook with beer or coke, pickle juice with fried chicken is becoming immensely popular.

Without overpowering the flavor, pickle brine keeps the meat juicy and meaty. Pickles go great on a fried chicken sandwich, so it makes sense to cook with the brine. 

30. Chocolate and Sesame

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Chocolate is one of those things that goes great with everything. Even something as simple as sesame seeds brings out a whole new level of taste.

Sesame seeds mostly go on burger buns. However, plenty of recipes combine smooth and rich chocolate with tiny little sesame seeds. While it might seem odd, it’s easily one of the best combinations. 

31. Sriracha and Peanut Butter

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Peanut butter and jelly is a staple of the sandwich industry. The two condiments go so perfectly together. However, jelly might have some competition from an unlikely source, Sriracha sauce.

It seems like an uncommon choice for a sandwich, but the creamy and thick peanut butter reduces the spiciness of the Sriracha sauce. At the same time, sriracha brings out the sweetness of the peanut butter. Sriracha sauce and peanut butter will quickly become everyone’s favorite sandwich filler. 

Did you know Pennsylvania is the mushroom capital of the world? Or how about the fact that cranberries bounce when they are fresh? These are just some of the weird and wonderful food facts you have probably never heard about. To educate you a little more about food and give you some conversation material at your next dinner party, here are 90 amazing and fun facts about food. 

1. India produces, consumes, and exports the most chili peppers in the world.

They really love their chili. 

2. Cashews grow on apples. 

Unlike most other nuts and seeds, cashews grow outside of the fruit instead of inside it. 

3. Broccoli contains more protein than steak.

If you need a protein boost, get stuck into some boiled broccoli. 

4. Nutmeg can cause hallucinations. 

You read that correctly. Two or more teaspoons can cause you to start seeing things that aren’t there. 

5. Carrots aren’t just orange. 

There are many different colored carrots, including purple and yellow. 

6. The average number of licks to finish a scoop of ice cream is 50.

Whoever got to test this out would have been in heaven. 

7. Hot chocolate is around 4,000 years old. 

It was first invented and used by the Mayan civilization. 

8. Cucumbers are mostly water. 

They are made up of 96% water. 

9. There’s a Spam museum. 

That’s right, everyone’s favorite canned meat has its own museum in Minnesota. So if you’re ever passing through, be sure to stop off. 

10. Tomatoes come from Mexico

That’s right, tomatoes have been part of Mexican cuisine many years before they turned up in European cultures. 

11. It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.

That’s a lot of peanuts for one jar of peanut butter. 

12. Honey is regurgitated by bees.

If you want to know what honey is at its core, it’s pretty much bee vomit. Bees collect the honey in their stomach and they regurgitate it back at the hive. Yummy. 

13. Sweet potatoes and yams aren’t the same things. 

You might already know this, but there are plenty of people who think they are the same thing. They come from different families of plants. 

14. Wasabi isn’t always wasabi.

It’s often flavored horseradish. 

15. Almonds aren’t nuts. 

They are in fact seeds. 

16. Russia’s favorite Pizza Hut pizza was topped with fish.

When the franchise opened in Russia during the 80s, the Moskva, a pie topped with tuna, sardines, mackerel, salmon, and onion, was the best seller. 

17. John Montagu invented the sandwich.

He claimed to be the man behind everyone’s favorite snack, but there is debate whether it was actually him. 

18. Cranberries bounce if they are fresh. 

So just drop them on the floor at the supermarket to tell if they are worth buying. 

19. French Fries are not French.

They actually originated in Belgium.

20. Pennsylvania is the mushroom capital of the world.

Kennett Square in Pennsylvania is closely followed by California as the largest exporter of mushrooms.

21. The majority of balsamic vinegar sold in the United States isn’t real.

It has to be from Modena to be classified as actual balsamic vinegar. 

22. M&Ms are named after their creators. 

The much-loved chocolate was invented by Mars and Marrie. 

23. Figs contain dead wasps inside them. 

Don’t worry, they are absorbed by the fruit so you won’t end up finding a dead insect in your fig. 

24. The filling in Kit Kats is made with crumbs from broken Kit Kat bars.

Waste not, want not. Good work by Nestle. 

25. A pound cake gets its name from the weight of ingredients used.

A pound of every ingredient that makes up a pound cake goes into it. 

26. Cotton candy was created by a dentist. 

A great way to keep yourself in business. 

27. Rhubarb makes noise as it grows.

Rhubarb farmers say you can hear a cracking sound as the buds open.

28. The average person will eat almost 3,000 PB&J sandwiches in their lifetime

This is according to a 2016 survey by Peter Pan Simply Ground Peanut Butter.

29. There is such a thing as a Kentucky Fried Chicken pizza. 

A collaboration between KFC and Pizza Hut resulted in the Popcorn Chicken Pizza. 

30. Shellac is the reason jelly beans are so shiny. 

It’s listed as “confectioner’s gaze” on the ingredients. 

31. Lemons float but limes sink.

While they are pretty much the same thing, limes are slightly more dense, meaning they sink to the bottom of a glass instead of floating on top like a lemon. 

32. Fruit Loops actually taste the same. 

Despite the different colors, they all have the same sugary taste. 

33. Raspberries are a part of the rose family.

Along with As are cherries, apricots, plums, pears, apples, quinces, peaches, strawberries, and blackberries.

34. Ranch dressing contains sunscreen. 

Titanium dioxide is an ingredient used in sunscreen that gives Ranch dressing its white color. 

35. Pretzels were once a symbol of love. 

This occurred during the 17th century. Legend has it that a Swiss royal family had a pretzel as part of their wedding to illustrate their undying love for each. This is where the phrase “tie the knot” comes from. 

36. Apples give you more energy than coffee.

Instead of an expresso, grab an apple and get your fill of high carbohydrate, fiber, vitamin C, and mineral content.

37. Popsicles were invented by a child. 

An 11-year-old child by the name of Frank Epperson made the discovery. He left a mixture of powdered soda, water, and a mixing stick out overnight on a freezing night and woke up to find he had created the first ever popsicle. 

38. Ceasar salad originated in Mexico. 

Not only are the Mexicans responsible for the humble tomato, but this culturally diverse nation also came up with the Ceaser salad. Chef Caesar Cardini (hence the name) created the dish when he threw together the salad using random ingredients after he ran out of ingredients at his restaurant. People loved it so much that it became a staple and soon spread throughout the world. 

39. Pistachios are actually fruits.

Similar to almonds, pistachios are also seeds. 

40. Fear of cooking is a real phobia.

Don’t like getting stuck in the kitchen cooking up a feast? You might have mageirocophobia, which is a fear of cooking. A good reason not to have to cook at home. 

41. Americans devour around 20 million hot dogs a year. 

Most of these are consumed during baseball games. That’s a lot of dogs. 

42. The stickers on fruit are edible.

No need to worry about chowing down on a sticker. 

43. Green, yellow and red capsicums are not the same vegetable.

They are all unique plants. 

44. White chocolate isn’t really chocolate. 

It doesn’t actually contain any dark chocolate, but it does have lots of cocoa butter. 

45. One fastfood burger can have meat from 100 different cows.

It’s made from ground beef that comes from multiple sources. 

46. There is a reason why crackers have holes in them. 

The holes prevent air bubbles from running the baking process. 

47. Pez candy comes from a German word. 

The word is “pfefferminz,” which stands for peppermint. 

48. Ketchup used to be used as a medicine.

In the 1800s people thought tomatoes had medical qualities. A pill was made that was said to prevent diarrhea and indegestion. 

49. Farm raised salmon is dyed pink.

As it is raised on different food than wild salmon, it is actually white, so has to be dyied .

50. Applesauce was the first food eaten in space.

Unfortuantley there was no pork with the applesauce. 

51. The red Skittles are made from boiled beetles. 

The food dye used is made using red food dye, carminic acid, and crushed Dactylopius beetles. 

52. Potatoes were planted in space.

They are the first vegetable to ever be planted in space. They were brought on board the Space Shuttle Columbia in its Microgravity Astroculture Laboratory during its 1995 journey.

53. American cheese isn’t actually American.

It was actually invented in Switzerland and created by Waltz Gerber and Fritz Stettler.

54. Crackers are worse for your teeth than sugar.

While sugar can damage your teeth, crackers get stuck in your teeth and are a breeding ground for bacteria.

55. One in four hazlenuts can be found in Nutella. 

Nutella is so popular around 25% of all hazelnuts are found in the trasty spread. 

56. Apples last very long. 

Some can stay fresh for over one year. 

57. Radishes were once used as a form of payment. 

The Egyptians used to give radishes, onions, and garlic as payment for workers. 

58. McDonald’s sells 2.5 billion hamburgers every year.

That’s 75 burgers every second, every day, or 6.5 million burgers every day.

59. The first gum was made with birch bark.

It was created almost 9,000 years ago 

60. Thomas Jefferson helped make ice cream popular in America.

He often served it to guests who would then make it themselves. 

61. 3 Musketeers candy used to have three flavors.

It was Neapolitan with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, but was changed to just chocolate during World War II to save rations. 

62. Seaweed is often used to make dairy products. 

Carrageenan is a type of seaweed often used as a thickening agent in chocolate milk, ice cream, and cottage cheese. 

63. Pumpkin pie has been around for decades. 

It was first served during the second Thanksgiving in 1623. 

64. Japanese chefs train for two years before they are allowed to serve pufferfish.

This is due to how deadly the delicacy is.

65. Twinkies don’t actually have any real cream inside them.

The cream is actually vegetable shortening, which is like creamy fat. 

66. Margherita pizza is named after a queen.

King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples and wanted to like commoners, so ordered a pizza. The queen loved the mozzarella pizza so much that they named it after her. 

67. Oranges have the same number of pieces. 

There are usually always ten segments in one orange. 

68. Dorito is a Spanish word.

It means “little golden things.”

69. Bell pepper lobes have meaning. 

Four lobes mean they are sweeter and best eaten raw, while three lobes are best for cooking. 

70. Lollipops have been around since the dawn of man.

It’s believed cavemen came up with the idea by using sticks to collect honey from beehives, which they would then lick. 

71. Mango inspired a fabric pattern.

The paisley pattern is based on the mango.

72. Lima beans are deadly.

They contain cyanide, but if cooked correctly are harmless. 

73. Wedding cakes were once savory. 

Traced back to Ancient Rome when the groom would smash a barley cake over the bride’s head. 

74. Pineapples are named for their appearance. 

This probably won’t come as a shock, but early explorers called them pineapples because they resembled pine cones. 

75. Frozen peas are just as fresh as normal peas. 

This is because they are frozen within two hours of being harvested. 

76. Bad eggs float.

If you aren’t sure of the quality of your eggs, throw them in a bowl of water. If they sink, they are good, if they float, get rid of them. 

77. South African popcorn isn’t the same kind of popcorn as American popcorn.

It’s actually roasted termites and ants.

78. Chickpeas have many different names. 

They also go by garbanzo beans, sanagali, Ceci beans, chana, and Bengal gram.

79. Green beans have tiny hairs.

These are used to catch bugs, so make sure you wash your beans before eating them. 

80. Rhubarb leaves aren’t safe to eat. 

Intersting fact this one. Although they won’t kill you, they do contain something known as oxalic acid. Ingesting this can lead to stomach and kidney issues.

81. 49% of Americans over 20 eat a sandwich every day.

Americans love a sandwich. 

82. There is no real difference between white and brown sugar bar the color. 

Brown sugar is just white sugar with some of the molasses that is removed during the refining process added back.

83. Coconut water can be used as plasma.

It has high levels of sodium and low potassium like blood, but should only be used in emergencies. 

84. Hot chocolate tastes better out of an orange cup.

An experiment was conducted where 57 volunteers tried hot chocolate out of white, cream, red, and orange cups. The overwhelming favorite was the orange cup. 

85. Macaroni and cheese is the most popular cheese recipe in the United States.

It can be made using any of the 2,000 varieties of cheese on offer. 

86. Australians eat the most meat. 

Closely followed by Americans. 

87. Only 20% of Americans drink their coffee black. 

Most prefer it with a little milk. 

88. Lasagna originated in Greece.

It’s named after the fermented noodle laganon, which the Greeks loved. The Italians discovered lasagna when Ancient Rome conquered all before it, with the recipe eventually coming to North America with the migrants who made their way over in the 1800s.

89. Eggplants are fruits.

Technically speaking, this is because they grow from a single flower. 

90. Americans prefer plain salted potato chips.

The next most popular is BBQ.

North America’s oldest distilled spirit, tequila was first introduced during the sixteenth century. Over time it has slowly grown to become one of the world’s most popular spirits. This has as much to do with the marketing of tequila as it does its versatility – tequila can be drunk straight, on the rocks, or as a cocktail. There are over 3,000 different brands of tequila in the world, and while most are relatively well priced, there is a new range of high-quality drops aimed at those who like the finer things in life. 

The below list of expensive tequilas might be a little out of most people’s price range, but they are all worth mentioning. Some come in luxury bottles and packaging while others have a high price due to the way the tequila is aged. However they are made and bottled, these are 14 of the most expensive tequilas in the world. 

14. Don Julio Real Tequila – $400

When it comes to affordable tequila that’s still seen as high-end, Don Julio takes the cake. Although only 80 years old, the brand has become one of the most famous tequilas in America over the past few decades. Don Julio currently has nine different tequila expressions on the market, ranging from its Blanco Tequila all the way through to its Reposado Private Cask Tequila which is aged for ten months. 

While these are all great tequilas, arguably the best version of this spirit comes in the form of the Don Julio Real Tequila. One of the first “Extra Anejo” ever released by the brand, it’s matured in oak barrels for up to five years. This gives it a smooth taste of chocolate, vanilla, and cooked agave. Due to its limited release, it’s very hard to find a bottle of Don Julio Real Tequila, with the few bottles out there continuing to rise in price every year. 

13. Herradura 150 Anniversario Extra Anejo Tequila – $500

This limited edition tequila from Herradura was released to celebrate the distiller’s 150th anniversary. The 100 months aged Extra Anejo is distilled from the finest blue weber agave and aged in American white oak barrels. This gives the tequila an aroma of vanilla with tasting notes of fruit, almonds, and cinnamon. Like any good tequila, it is best enjoyed straight or on the rocks. 

As it is fairly recent, having only been released in 2020, this tasty tequila doesn’t have a huge price tag, although some may say $500 for a bottle is still a bit steep. However deep your pockets are, this is a fantastic tequila that comes in a stylish glass bottle that wouldn’t look out of place in any tequila collection. 

12. DeLeon Leona Anejo Premium Tequila – $979

DeLeon is another luxury tequila brand that only delivers the best tequila. Their collection consists of Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo tequilas, with the DeLeon Anejo Tequila the most expensive of the three. Only the best tequila is selected for this premium drop, which is first aged for just over a year in American oak barrels before finishing in French oak wine casks. This creates a gratifying flavor of caramel, oak, and dried fruit. 

This premium version of the tequila comes in a solid decanter made from French glass with the brand’s iconic skull and snakes cap coming in black instead of gold. This is housed in a collector’s box that comes with a flask so you can enjoy your tequila on the go. 

11. Fuenteseca 21 Years Old Vintage 1993 Extra Anejo Tequila – $1,000

If you manage to track a bottle of this lush tequila down you can count yourself extremely lucky. Only a very limited number of bottles were released, and due to the age of the tequila, no more will ever be produced. 

Fuenteseca 21 Years Old Vintage 1993 Extra Anejo Tequila is made from agave harvested in 1993. The agave was grown for nine years before being harvested, distilled, and aged in 180-liter Canadian white oak casks. For ten years the tequila was stored in the town of Atotniclo el Alto at a low altitude before being moved to the cooler climate and higher altitude of Chapingo, Jalisco, in the mountains above Atotniclo el Alto. Here the barrels sat for a further 11 years before being bottled in 2014 and distributed to a few very lucky owners. 

10. Patron x Guillermo Del Toro Anejo Tequila – $1,500

Famous tequila brand Patron teamed with Mexican director Guillermo Del Toro for this limited edition release. The tequila is aged in a variety of oak barrels and blended together to produce this golden liquid. With an aroma of dry fruit and vanilla, this tequila from Patron has a sweet, oaky taste with an agave finish. While the tequila is top quality, it’s the bottle that really makes this tequila worth splashing out for.

Designed by Del Toro, the crystal bottle is shaped like a human chest with a skull stopper. The decanter actually has two chambers, one for the tequila and one for a liqueur that can be used in cocktails to enhance the flavor of the tequila. Along with the fancy bottle, the box it comes in features hand-drawn images by Del Toro and opens up to form a mini alter, complete with two candle holders.

9. Clase Azul Ultra Extra Anejo Tequila – $1,700

The first of two Clase Azul tequilas to land on this list, the Ultra Extra Anejo Tequila is a limited expression that will set you back $1,700 a bottle. Only 100 bottles are released with each batch, with half available in Mexico and the other half in America. The tequila is made using 100% Tequilliana weber blue agave that is aged for a minimum of three years in sherry oak barrels from Spain. 

The tequila itself is red in color and meant to be enjoyed slowly, so don’t go having shots. It comes in a traditional Talavera-style decanter that is adjourned with platinum, silver, and 24-carat-gold. It’s quite a stylish-looking bottle that would be a great addition to anyone’s home bar, providing you can afford it. 

8. 1800 Tequila Colección Reserva Extra Añejo Tequila – $1,800

When it comes to fantastic tequila, 1800 Tequila leads the way. A trusted brand with many years of experience, 1800 Tequila has been supplying premium tequila to its customers for over 220 years. They have several different options available when it comes to their standard range of tequila, along with ready-made margarita mixes. When it comes to 1800 Tequila’s limited edition releases, you can’t look past the Colección Reserva Extra Añejo Tequila.

One of the rarest tequilas on the market, Colección Reserva is double disttled and aged in French wine barells. Each year of its release, the tequila is bottled in a decanter created by a different artist. The last release in 2013 was crafted by Los Angeles-based artist Gary Baseman. The extravagant silver bottle is said to depict the tragic love story between a Mexican warrior and a magical mermaid.

7. Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio – $2,000

Only 2,000 bottles of this rich real tequila are made each year, which accounts for the steep retail price. It also has a bit to do with the bottle that has images and lettering made from 24-karat gold. 

The tequila itself is 100% blue agave aged for ten years in French oak barrels. This gives it a mellow oaky flavor that warms the mouth. Similar to many of the tequilas on this list, due to the limited amount of bottles released, Barrique de Ponciano Porfidio usually sells out quickly, making it a real collector’s item for tequila aficionados. 

6. AsomBroso Del Porto Port Wine Rested 12 Year Extra Anejo – $2,800

AsomBroso Reserva Del Porto Expensive Tequila is an interesting concoction that is aged 12 years in sherry barrels from Portugal. This gives the tequila a much sweeter taste and a softer finish, making it an excellent sipping tequila. This high-end tequila is bottled in a crystal decanter based on the design of one found in an 18th-century castle in Europe. It took Ricardo Gamarra, the founder and CEO of AsomBroso, and Italian artist Luciano Gambaro over two years to perfect the bottle. 

A silky smooth drop that’s 80 proof (ABV 40%), this is one of several special tequilas distilled by AsomBroso. According to the Robb Report, AsomBroso Reserva Del Porto is, “Aromatic and smooth, with toasted vanilla and honey notes (not to mention some nice heat), this tequila shows amazing depth, complexity, and length.”

5. Cincoro Founder’s Series Extra Anejo – $5,000

Cincoro is the brainchild of five NBA owners: Emila Fazzalari and Wye Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics, Jeanie Buss of the Los Angeles Lakers, Wes Edens of the Milwaukee Bucks, and the great Michael Jordan of the Charlotte Hornets. Aimed at those with a palate for the finer things in life, there are four different Cincoro expressions; Anejo, Extra Anejo, Blanco, and Reposado. 

While the standard Extra Anejo retails for a costly $1,500, it’s the Founder’s Series that really makes a dent in your wallet. While there isn’t anything different in terms of the way the tequila is made or the bottle it comes in (although it is 1.75L as opposed to 750ml), each of the Cincoro owners has signed the 523 bottles available for sale. The ability to have a bottle of tequila signed by Jordan is the main reason for the extravagant price.  

4. Patron En Lalique: Serie 2 Tequila – $7,500

The crown jewel in Patron’s collection of tequilas is this semi-affordable drop (depending on your yearly wage). One of the most popular tequila brands in the world, this is the second collaboration between the Mexican spirit and luxury French crystal brand Lalique. 

The tequila is a wonderfully mature drop aged eight years in a combination of American oak, French oak, and sherry barrels. The result is a beautiful golden Extra Anejo with notes of fruit and sweet honey. 

Lalique provides the bottle for this delicious tequila. It’s a clear-cut crystal decanter in an Art Deco style that comes in a wooden box engraved with the brand’s logo. 

3. Clase Azul Extra Anejo 15th Anniversary Edition – $30,000

Clase Azul is relatively new when it comes to premium tequila brands, having only been around for about 25 odd years. Along with making tasty tequila, Clas Azul is known for its inspired decanters. They are like collectible art pieces, making each bottle of Clase Azul that extra bit special. 

To celebrate the company’s 15th year in business, Clase Azul released the extremely limited Clase Azul Extra Anejo 15th Anniversary Edition Tequila. Only 15 of these bottles were made, with just two being available for general sale at $30,000 a pop. 

This premium tequila is made from a blend of two reserves. The first was aged in Spanish barrels for 15 years while the other was aged for 11 years in Productos Finos de Agave Distillery. As you can imagine, with such a high price this tequila is not meant to be drunk as a shot before a night out with the boys. It’s the ideal sipping tequila for a quiet night at home with a cigar.

What also sets this tequila apart from other Clase Azul selections is the ceramic bottle with 24-karat gold decorations. 15 different Mexican artists were commissioned to each create a decanter, meaning no bottle is the same, only adding to its impressive price tag. 

2. Tequlia Ley .925 Ultra-Premium: $225,000 

Tequila Ley is a premium brand that specializes in high-end tequila. In 2006 they released Tequila Ley .925 Ultra-Premium, which at that time, held the Guinness World Record for the most expensive tequila ever made. This yummy tequila is made using pure blue agave sap before being barrel-aged for six years.

As is often the case with expensive tequila, it’s the bottle that really makes the dollar value increase. Tequila Ley .925 Ultra-Premium comes housed in a decanter that combines pure white gold, yellow gold, and platinum to create a distinct bottle. It’s believed only 33 bottles were manufactured, making Tequila Ley .925 Ultra-Premium not only expensive but also very rare. 

1. Tequila Ley .925 Diamante – $3.5 Million

If money is no option then look no further than Tequila Ley .925 Diamante. It is the most expensive tequila on the market by a mile. It first went on sale 12 years ago (2010) and is made with qualitative 100% select Extra Añejo tequila. Aged in barrels for seven years before being bottled, Wine Style described this tequila as a “luxurious, rich, mild taste of pepper tequila reveals notes of hot spices, green olives, and roasted pineapple crust. The finish is perfect hues combined acute agave and herbs.” Tasty. 

But it’s the bottle, not the tequila that makes Tequila Ley .925 Diamante such an expensive drink. Designed by Jose Davalos Mejia, it took ten months to craft and is made from two kilograms of platinum (one of the most expensive metals in the world) and decorated with 4,100 perfectly white diamonds. If the $3.5 million price tag is a little too steep, you can buy a regular 750ml bottle for around $75. It’s the same tequila, just without the expensive bottle. 

While it often comes down to science, pop culture has also played a role. Shows like Hot Ones, where celebrity guests are interviewed while eating chicken wings doused in varying hot sauces, have helped the hot sauce industry become a force. Adding hot peppers to a meal or splashing a dollop of hot sauce is the norm now. People are more open to trying other food from other cultures, with hot peppers and sauce becoming more widely used by your everyday Joe at home.

Then there are pepper creators who are continually coming up with hotter breeds of chillis for people to try. Many chili growers are crafting these tongue-numbing peppers for the dedicated chili lovers who want to push their tastebuds to the extreme. Others are just aiming to break the record for the hottest pepper in hopes of making the Guinness Book of Records.

So how do you know if a pepper is hot? You refer to the Scoville scale.

What Is the Scoville Scale?

The Scoville Scale is a way of measuring just how hot and spicy a pepper really is. It calculates the amount of capsaicin (the chemical compound that causes spicy heat) in a pepper and assigns it a number to determine just how hot it is.

It was invented by American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville way back in 1912. His early version of the test involved mixing capsaicin oil from a pepper with a solution of sugar water. Scoville would then slowly dilute the solution after each had been tasted until there was no longer any heat. He then gave each pepper a numerical value based on the number of times he had to dilute the solution. So a pepper with a Scoville rating of 100,000 has been tested 100,000 times before it was no longer hot.

Science has advanced over the years and the pungency of peppers is now determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). While this method doesn’t give a numbered rating, a formula has been created that allows for the Scoville Scale to still be used when assigning the heat of a pepper.

So What is the Hottest Pepper in the World?

While you have probably heard of the Carolina Reaper, a pepper widely regarded as the hottest chili on the planet, its hold on the title isn’t as strong as once thought. The Carolina Reaper pepper was declared the world’s hottest pepper by Guinness World Records in 2017, but that has been disputed since then.

Many other chili growers have produced significantly hotter peppers without gaining recognition. Some of the world’s other hottest peppers include the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, the Naga Morich, the Ghost Pepper, the Komodo Dragon, and the 7 Pot Barrackpore Pepper.

It’s rumored amongst the chili-growing fraternity that Guinness doesn’t want to keep awarding new records in case it diminishes the award. The heat and strength of chilis continue to change at an alarming rate, with a new variant claiming to be hotter than the last seemingly appearing every few months.

Despite Guinness’ stance, we are including hotter chilies not sanctioned by the record books. Some of these peppers will have you skulling milk and never wanting to eat another chili in your life. So without further ado, here are the 11 hottest peppers in the world.

12. Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) – 1,041,427 SHU

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The Bhut Jolokia pepper is often known as the Ghost Pepper. It topped the Red Savina Habanero in 2006 and was awarded the Guinness World Record for the hottest pepper in the world. Of course, it is nowhere near the level of heat of the top chilis created over the past decade but it still commands a presence on this list.

It became well known after someone ate an entire Ghost Pepper on YouTube and it blew up. Cultivated in India, it is a hybrid of many different chilis. They come in a variety of different colors but are all the same wrinkle shape. They are great for cooking, with many Indians using them in curries to add an extra kick.

11. New Mexico Scorpion – 1,191,595 SHU

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The New Mexico Scorpion is one of the hottest chilis from the New Mexico range of peppers. These peppers are generally not very hot and are used in everyday cooking by Mexican locals. The New Mexico Scorpion was discovered by National Fiery Foods Show producer Dave DeWitt, chemical engineer Marlin Bensinger, and chili grower Jim Duffy.

They had the pepper tested independently by Analytical Foods Laboratory, which found the New Mexico Scorpion has a Scoville Heat Unit of 1,191,595.

10. Naga Viper – 1,382,118 SHU

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Long before the Carolina Reaper was classed as the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of Records, that title was held by the Naga Viper. This exceptionally hot red pepper comes from England. It was created by chili farmer Gerald Fowler of The Chilli Pepper Company.

He created this ghastly pepper by combining the Naga Morich, the Bhut Jolokia (also known as the Ghost Pepper), and the Trinidad Scorpion. These are three of the hottest peppers on the market, so there’s no surprise it ended up on this list.

It’s a great chili to start with if you are just beginning your journey eating hot peppers. Obviously, there are peppers with much less heat, but this is still a great way to kick things off. If you are keen on growing your own, you can purchase Naga Viper seeds for just $4.20 online. Give it a go and see if you can handle the heat.

9. Trinidad Scorpion Butch T – 1,463,700 SHU

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Butch Taylor, the man behind Zydeco Hot Sauce, is the mastermind of this heat-seeking chili. Grown by the Chilli Factory down in Australia, this pepper is classified as “super hot” and is a real bum burner. It once held the Guinness record for the hottest chili in the world for three years before being dethroned by the Naga Viper.

This chili pepper is very red in color with a roundish shape. It gets the name “scorpion” because the tip of the pepper resembles a scorpion’s tale and “Butch T” after its creator. It might not have as much heat as some of the peppers on this list, but it’s still recognized as a real spicy pepper.

8. 7 Pot Primo – 1,473,480 SHU

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When it comes to hot peppers, 7 Pot peppers are always part of the conversation. These peppers come from Trinidad and are well known and loved by chili aficionados. The 7 Pot Primo was created by horticulturist Troy Primeaux, who goes by the nickname Primo, hence why this particular pepper is known as the 7 Pot Primo.

Primeaux created this hot pepper by combining a Naga Morich pepper with a Trinidad 7 Pot pepper. The result is a super hot pepper with a Scoville Heat Unit of 1,473,480. Although not as hot as the famous Carolina Reaper, the 7 pot Primo has a similar taste to the record-setting chili.

7. Dorset Naga Pepper – 1,500,00 SHU

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This super hot pepper is a versatile pepper that can be eaten by itself or used in everyday cooking for those who want to add a little something something to their meals. English couple Joy and Michael Michaud of Peppers by Post are the dup responsible for creating this famous pepper. They purchased a Naga Morich planet from a local store. Over the years they mixed the seeds of the pepper plant with those of other fruits to come up with the Dorset Naga Pepper, named so because the two live near the English county of Dorset.

The Dorset Naga Pepper is very different from the original Bangladesh version in terms of shape and texture. It’s also much hotter, with a Scoville Heat Unit rating of 1,500,000.

6. 7 Pot Douglah – 1,853l 936 SHU

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The 7 Pot Douglah is one of the hottest variants of the 7 Pop Pepper range of peppers. Not only is it one of the hottest peppers on the planet, but it is regarded as the hottest pepper that isn’t red. While it starts off green, it turns brown as it matures. The brown color and shape of the chili often make people think of a prune. But don’t let that fool you. This pepper means business.

The 7 Pot Douglah has many different names, including Chocolate 7 Pod and the 7 Pot Brown. Like most peppers, it has a fruity taste that lingers long after the pepper is devoured.

5. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion – 2,009,231 SHU

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Before the Carolina Reaper pepper claimed the Guinness World Record for the hottest pepper in the world, the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper held that honor. This firey pepper was announced as the world’s hottest by the New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute in 2012. It originates near the village of Moruga in Trinidad and Tobago and has a sweet flavor that combines well with the heat of the pepper.

Director of the Chile Pepper Institue, Paul Bosland, told the Associated Press; “You take a bite. It doesn’t seem so bad, and then it builds and it builds and it builds. So it is quite nasty.” It might not be the hottest chili, but the Trinidad Scorpion is still one pepper that will cause havoc once it hits your stomach.

4. Carolina Reaper – 2,200,000 SHU

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The pepper officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper pepper is an icon amongst peppers. Officially recorded at 1,569,383 Scoville Heat Units by Guinness, recent tests have shown a SHU of 2,200,000. That’s 200 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper!

This deadly pepper was invented by pepper king Ed Currie. He mated a Pakistani Naga with a Red Habanero type from St Vincents Island in the West Indies to produce this tasty treat. If you ever attend hot pepper eating competitions, the Carolina Reaper pepper always features, often as the final hurdle for contents to pass.

3. Dragon’s Breath Pepper – 2,480,000 SHU

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This super hot pepper is the brainchild of chili farmer Neal Price, Nottingham Trent University, and NPK Technology. The three got together to try and created a skin anesthetic using the capsaicin procured by the pepper. It was later cultivated by Welsh chili breeder Mike Smith who was trying to grow an attractive pepper plant to enter in a competition. He ended up crafting one of the world’s hottest peppers that he named the Dragon’s Breath Pepper after the Welsh dragon.

The third hottest pepper in the world has a SHU of 2,480,000 and is sure to cause serious damage to those not used to eating peppers.

2. Apollo Pepper – 3,000,000 SHU

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Another Ed Currie creation, Apollo Pepper will blow your minds. The pepper made its debut as a hot sauce on the 14th season of the famed interview program Hot Ones. It’s the 10th sauce used on the program, which is used as the “Last Dab.”

A collaboration between Currie and Hot Ones, the pepper is a hybrid of the Carolina Reaper and the Pepper X, two of the hottest peppers on the planet. The result is an eye-watering pepper unlike anything you’ll ever try. The sauce is made of just four ingredients; Apollo Pepper, distilled vinegar, Apollo Pepper powder, and Apollo Pepper distillate. It combines the fruity flavor of the Carolina Reaper with the earthy tinge of the Pepper X. This one is only for those with a strong stomach.

1. Pepper X – 3,180,000 SHU

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The unofficial hottest pepper in the world goes by the name Pepper X. This fire-burning pepper comes from the mad mind of Ed Currie, the man responsible for the world record-holding Carolina Reaper. Currie came up with this heat-seeking missile of a chili by crossing multiple variants of extremely hot peppers. It is said to have recorded a score of 3.18 million on the Scoville Heat Unit. Trying this hot pepper is likely to have you running to the bathroom and shooting fire out of your ass.

If you think you can handle this heatwave, Heatonist has released The Classic Hot Sauce: Pepper X Edition. This 5 oz bottle of chili sauce is only for those who are true pepper lovers. Heatonist describes it as “a powerful slow-building burn combines with tart apple cider vinegar, garlic, and turmeric for a craveable heater you can throw on anything.” Yummy!

The brown liquor is America’s take on whiskey that has to be made using a corn mash bill of at least 51%. It must be distilled at no higher than 160 proof and diluted to no higher than 125 proof. Bourbon is then generally stored in charred oak casks with no time limits on the aging process.

Its popularity has risen through the roof over the past decade, with more and more bourbon brands popping up across the States. While it doesn’t have to be produced in Kentucky, about 95% of it is. There is a bourbon out there for everyone, which got us thinking about the most expensive bourbon in the world. 

Bourbon whiskey has been distilled in America since the 18th century. Over that time there have been a plethora of choices for the whiskey connoisseur to consume at all different price points. While most bottles are reasonably priced, there are some rare and expensive bourbons out there and that’s what we want to focus on.

These bottles of bourbon have been aged for many years to create distinct flavors that whiskey lovers will salivate over. As the demand for this tasty spirit continues to rise, so do consumer’s tastes, with more and more people looking for that rare bottle to add to their collection. So keep on reading to discover the most expensive bourbons in the world. 

10. Parker’s Heritage Collection 3rd Edition Golden Anniversary Bourbon – $6,499

Parker’s Heritage Collection is a wonderful full-bodied whiskey from Heaven Hill that’s been released every year since 2007. It’s named after master distiller Parker Beam, the man responsible for Heaven Hill whiskey. While there have been some great drops over the years, including the fourth edition Wheated Bourbon and ninth edition Malt Whiskey, the one most desired is the Golden Anniversary third edition. 

This rare bourbon is bottled at 50% ABV and features a blend of whiskies and marks a fitting tribute to Paker Beam, celebrating his 50-year career. This bourbon has a bit of everything, with the Whisky Advocate proclaiming in their review that the Golden Anniversary Bourbon is a complex but balanced whiskey with hints of “candied citrus, nectarine, blueberry, and sultana anchored by a nougat center, laced with honeyed vanilla and orange creamsicle. There’s a dusting of cocoa powder, brittle mint, and cinnamon, too. Tobacco leaves, polished leather, and teasing bourbon barrel char round out the palate, emerging more prominently towards a warming finish. A classic!”

9. Buffalo Trace OFC Bourbon – $12,999

This edition of the bourbon is the fifth to have been released. Distilled in 1995 using oak barrels, this whiskey is limited to just 1,500 bottles. The sweet brown liquid with hints of cinnamon, leather, dark chocolate, and tobacco leaves comes in a crystal bottle with a hand-applied label in a collectors wooden box. It didn’t take long to sell out when first released and now sells online for just under $13,000.

8. Willett Family Estate Bottled Single-Barrel 16-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $16,660

While there are other bourbons from Willett Family Estate that have been aged longer, the 16-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey is one of the most sought after by whiskey drinkers. Aged a glorious 16 years and bottled at 107 proof, this delicious whiskey is a powerful drop best served neat or with a splash of water.

Taken from the family’s Private Barrel Selection program, this whiskey is made in small quantities (usually no more than 100 bottles) and described by Willet as “an unfiltered, barrel proof, straight Bourbon Whiskey of unusual depth and complexity.” Not only is this a one-of-a-kind bourbon, but it has a price to match, with the average bottle selling for $16,660. 

7. The Last Drop 1980 Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky – $22,247

Limited to just 250 bottles, The Last Drop 1980 Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is a very special drop. It was distilled at George T Stagg Distillery, now better known as Buffalo Trace. The whiskey used for this bourbon was found hidden away in barrels that had been long forgotten about at the old Buffalo Trace distillery. 

The 1980 bourbon was originally created by master distiller Gary Gayheart, whose apprentice, Harlan Wheatley, found the barrels and decided to turn them into what is now The Last Drop 1980. With an average price of around $22,247, this 90-proof bourbon is renowned for its aging process and flamboyant taste. 

6. Double Eagle Very Rare 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon – $22,999

This bourbon from Double Eagle is bottled in a handmade crystal decanter that comes packaged in a silver box with sliding doors. Each bottle is also individually numbered, adding to the uniqueness of this whiskey and the $22,999 price tag.

5. Michter’s 25-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey – $23,070

Founded by John Shenk in 1753, Michter’s has an interesting history. While successful during its early years, Prohibition led to the closure of the distillery. While it did reopen, it passed through the hands of many different owners before shutting down again in 1989. That’s when Joseph J. Magliocco and Richard “Dick” Newman stepped in, turning Michter’s into one of America’s best bourbon producers. 

The 25-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is one of the label’s best drops with a unique flavor. Considered a “unicorn” amongst whiskey aficionados, the spirit is aged for 25 years in American white oak barrels.

Only 360 bottles were released in 2017 with a barrel strength of 116.2 proof. If you can find one of this unopened you’re very lucky, but don’t expect it to come cheap, with bottles ranging between $15,000 – $23,000.

4. Colonel E.H. Taylor Old Fashioned Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $28,999

This small-batch bourbon whiskey uses an old recipe to recreate Edmund Hayes Taylor Jr.’s famous sour mash. It involves allowing the mash to sour naturally before the distillation process, creating its unique caramel flavor with hints of licorice and butterscotch. This bourbon was distilled in 2002 and bottled a decade later in 2012. It won a Gold Medal in the Fifty Best Bourbons competition of 2012, which along with its $28,999 price tag, makes it one of the most sought-after expensive bourbons on the planet. 

3. 1990 Van Winkle Family Reserve 16 Year – $29,999

Just piping Colonel E.H. Taylor’s Old Fashioned Sour Mash is this beauty from the Van Winkle brand. Taken from the family reserve at the Boone Distillery, where it was distilled and barrelled in 1974, Julian Van Winkle III created many different batches over the years, with this being one of the rarest. It’s believed this bourbon was originally meant for the Japanese whisky market.

While the bourbon is still in production today, it is done so at a different distillery. This makes the limited number of the 1990 Van Winkle Family Reserve 16 Year bottled available extremely expensive, as they are some of the last bottles to contain bourbon distilled at Boon Distillery.

This was long before Van Winkle was bought out by Stitzel Weller Distillery, which was acquired by Buffalo Trace (now owned by Sazerac Company which controls much of the whiskey in America). That’s why the current price for a bottle of this tasty spirit is just under $30,000. 

2. Redemption 36-Year-Old Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $41,999

Only 18 bottles of Redemption 36-Year-Old Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey were produced, which is one of the main reasons it sits so high on this list with an estimated value of $41,999. It’s one of the oldest whiskeys ever distilled and is part of Redemption’s “Redemption Ancients” long of bourbons. 

“The Ancients collection features whiskies laid down in barrels in 1978 and 1998 at the old Seagram’s distillery in Lawrenceburg Indiana, the same place where every drop of Redemption Whiskey has ever been produced,” said Tom Steffanci, President of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.

This particular bourbon is 109.9 proof and smells like dark chocolate and spices. On the palate, you can taste apple pie, maple, caramel, and pears. It comes in bottles that have been silk-screened with rye fronds. The metal labels are hand-painted while the cork contains a real 1978 U.S. penny to celebrate the year it was distilled. 

1. Old Rip Van Winkle 25-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $57,078

The most expensive bourbon on this list comes from Old Rip Van Winkle. This awe-inspiring bourbon whiskey is the oldest ever released by the distillery. Taken from 11 different casks, it spent 25 years maturing, beginning its journey in 1989 at the Stitzel-Weller distillery. It was then moved to Buffalo Trace Distillery in 2002 before being transferred into stainless steel tanks in 2014 to make sure it didn’t overage.

Not only is this bourbon one of the oldest, but when released in 2017 it came bottled in a homemade glass decanter. Only 710 of these were ever produced. Each bottle of bourbon comes in a wooden box made from the oak barrels that the spirit was aged in. It’s also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed and numbered by Julian Van Winkle, grandson of founder Julian P. Pappy Van Winkle, Sr.

Originally retailing for just $1,800, due to the limited amount of bottles produced, an unopened Old Rip Van Winkle 25-Year-Old can now fetch as much as $57,078 according to Wine-Searcher. 

Each brand has hundreds of different products filling up shelves. At the heart and soul of all chocolate brands is the classic chocolate bar. However, each brand has its own unique take on chocolate. For instance, some companies use traditional formulas and methods. Other companies take a different approach. They focus on fair trade and utilize raw, organic, and natural materials. In the end, it’s all the same thing. Delectable chocolate. 

1. Endangered Species Chocolate 

Endangered Species Chocolate is about healthy chocolate, focusing on fair trade and helping wildlife worldwide. They concentrate on healthy ingredients, including smooth dark chocolate, fair trade cane sugar, natural California-grown almonds, organic craft caramel, and gluten-free, organic rice crisps. It’s one of the only chocolate brands that donates 10% of its profits to its various partners. In the last few years, they donated $2.6 million to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the National Forest Foundation. 

2. Mars

Mars, Incorporated is a gigantic company with several different divisions, including pet food, snacks, and animal care. However, their bread and butter have always been mouthwatering chocolate. They’re one of the greatest American chocolate brands. Indeed, the billion-dollar company built its brand on the backs of iconic chocolate bars that are still best sellers. They innovated chocolate and introduced the world to the classics such as M&Ms, Milkey Way, Snickers, Twix, 3 Musketeers, and of course, Mars Bars. 

3. Tootsie Roll

In 1896, Leo Hirshfield changed the world forever when he invented the Tootsie Roll. He even named the delicious chocolate after his daughter Clara, who he nicknamed “Tootsie.” Undoubtedly, the success led Tootsie Roll to become one of the world’s leading chocolate brands. The unique chocolate taffy became an instant hit and competed with the top bars of the time. The key ingredients feature cocoa beans, skim milk, and syrup.

4. The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company has dominated the chocolate game since the early 1900s. They’re undoubtedly one of the most recognizable chocolate brands in history. They first became a household name with the invention of the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar and the iconic Hershey’s Kiss. Later, they added M&M’s, Kit Kat, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to their product line. They remain a leading brand in the chocolate industry. 

5. Ritter Sport

The German-based Ritter Sport is one of the best-known chocolate brands. Indeed, the classy chocolate bar strives to be a notch above the rest. The brand includes a long line of products featuring dark chocolate. Of course, they also have white chocolate for all the chocolate lovers. The chocolate bar is also known for its colorful packaging. The original idea for the elegant bar was for it to fit in a sports jacket. Hence the name, Ritter Sport. 

6. The Cadbury Company

The Cadbury Company reinvented the chocolate bar to become one of the largest chocolate brands in the world. Indeed, they changed the milk chocolate bar forever with the creation of the Dairy Milk Bar. Later, they added the game-changing Creme Egg, and they never looked back. Subsequently, the company contributed to the Easter holiday again when creating Mini Eggs. They have a wide range of chocolate products and remain one of the most recognizable chocolate brands. 

7. Hotel Chocolat

The British company Hotel Chocolat redefined the phrase classy chocolate. The company started in the late 1980s and underwent various incarnations before rebranding as Hotel Chocolat. Hotel Chocolat is the only company that purchased a farm to grow the cocoa beans they use in their products. Therefore, they’re not dealing with any middlemen and control every aspect of the beans and manufacturing. They have a wide variety of dark chocolate, truffles, and milk chocolate in their famous product line.

8. Loving Earth

The Loving Earth company values healthy organic chocolate and helping cocoa farmers in small communities. The Australian-based chocolate brand is known for its raw organic chocolate and aims to benefit the cocoa farmers in rural villages. Indeed, they work closely with the Ashaninka community of the Peruvian Amazon. Their product line features numerous healthy and organic choices perfect for vegans. Loving Earth is quickly becoming one of the best chocolate brands in the world. 

9. Mondelez Interntional 

Mondelez International is a giant confectionery and snack food company with thousands of products. However, the center of the company is good ol’ reliable chocolate. Their renowned chocolate brands include Cote D’ Or, Milka, and Toblerone. Of course, Toblerone is also one of the most famous Swiss chocolate brands. Mondelez purchased the popular chocolate bar to add to its already impressive lineup. The famed chocolate brand has faced a few controversies but strives to dominate the world of chocolate. 

10. Theo Chocolate

The theobroma cacao plant inspires the Seattle-based chocolate brand Theo Chocolate. The company even took its name from the crucial plant. Theo Chocolate is a fair trade company that uses raw, organic material for its sweet and savory vegan chocolate. They work closely with the cocoa farmers and get their beans from Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Congo, and Madagascar. They have a great line of chocolate bars, including Fantasy, Holiday, Limited Edition, and Classic. 

11. Scharffen Berger Chocolate 

Scharffen Berger Chocolate is unlike any other company. They specialize in dark chocolate and feature several different versions. They’re involved in every process of chocolate making, from choosing the beans to roasting, molding, and presumably, eating. In 1996, they moved to San Francisco to open a small factory. In a few short years, it became one of the top chocolate brands in the world. 

12. Dove Chocolate 

Dove Chocolate traces its origins to Chicago in the late 1930s. It slowly grew from being a popular local treat to a worldwide phenomenon. In the mid-80s, Mars purchased Dove to continue its dominance. Regardless, Dove persisted in carving out a place for itself in the chocolate business. They found a way to perfect the classic chocolate bar. They have numerous famous bars such as Dove Milk Chocolate Large Bar, Dove Ice Cream Bars, Dove Individuals, and Dove Dark Chocolate Large Bar. 

13. Thrive Market

Thrive Market is an online-based company that specializes in raw organic food. It’s basically a large grocery store that provides all types of natural and vegan food. However, they’re also known for their incredible chocolate bar line. Their chocolate brands include Organic Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate and Crystal Sea Salt Dark Chocolate. They only use the best raw and organic materials for all chocolate bars, a company feature. 

14. Kinder Chocolate 

Kinder Chocolate is one of the leading chocolate brands in the world. It began in the late 60s in a town in Italy. The Kinder Chocolate bars were such a big hit they expanded their business. They’re now one of the most recognizable chocolate brands in the industry. They have an extensive product line, including Kinder Bueno, Kinder ChocoFresh, and Kinder Surprise. Chocolate is for all ages, but Kinder markets its products to children. The Kinder surprise is popular with kids and features a milk chocolate egg with a toy inside. 

15. Jacques Genin Chocolat 

In the world of chocolate, chef Jacques Genin is a rebel and rule breaker. He didn’t break into the industry the typical way. Instead, Genin taught himself chocolate making, and the rest is history. He quickly established himself as one of the leading chocolate makers in the world. Genin provides his delicious chocolate and caramels to the top hotels in Paris. Of course, his chocolate isn’t available at the corner store. His stunning chocolate factory is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.

16. Nestle

Nestle is a massive company involved with food products, tea, coffee, and baby food. However, the addictively delicious chocolate made them the company they are today. Without it, they’d probably just be making Nestea. In 1988, Nestle purchased the legendary chocolate company, Rowntree. They automatically became the number one chocolate brand in the world. Indeed, they now have access to some of the most iconic chocolate created, including Quality Street, Aero, After Eight, Yorkie, and Smarties. 

17. Godiva Chocolatier 

In the late 1920s, the Draps family opened the first Godiva shop in Brussels, Belgium. It soon became one of the finest gourmet chocolate brands in the world. There’s an elegance and high quality to their chocolate that put their competition to shame. Their impressive product line features top-of-the-line Belgian chocolate. They’re best known for their Dark Chocolate collection and signature chocolate truffles. The Draps family named the company after the legend Lady Godiva. 

18. Lindt

Few chocolate brands meet the high standards of Lindt. The Swiss chocolate company strives to produce the best quality of chocolate possible. It helped make them one of the biggest chocolate brands. The Lindor chocolate bar first hit stores in the late 40s. The bars are now hugely popular and have unique wrappers. They also have several seasonal treats that often hit shelves during Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Christmas. 

19. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 

Chocolate first appeared in the United States in the 1800s. However, there were only a few companies that realized its potential. The Ghiradelli Chocolate Company traces its origins to Italy and small towns across South America. In the 1850s, the company officially opened its doors in San Francisco. The brand’s one of the oldest chocolate companies in the United States. Ghirardelli continues to produce the highest quality gourmet chocolate. The Swiss chocolate company Lindt purchased Ghirardelli Chocolate to add to its impressive brands. 

20. La Maison du Chocolat

Chocolate has always been an international delight. People love it all over the world since chocolate speaks every language. However, some of the best chocolate comes out of Paris, France. The chocolate makers have a unique skill set that few others have. La Maison du Chocolate first appeared in Paris in the late 70s. Eventually, a chain of chocolate shops opened worldwide, and the company continued to expand. 

21. Toblerone

In 1908, cousins Theodor Tobler and Emil Baumann created the iconic chocolate bar Toblerone. Emil came up with the recipe, but Tobler came up with the unique triangle design. The fascinating shape of the chocolate and mouthwatering recipe turned the bar into a household item. Eventually, the Mondelez Chocolate Company purchased Toblerone to add to their lineup. It remains one of the most popular chocolate brands and comes in several flavors. 

22. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

No human or alien in the universe hasn’t had a delicious Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. It’s one of the most popular chocolates in the world. Reese created a brand and legacy well before Hershey’s purchased it. H.B. Reese started the company in the late 1920s, and the brand exploded in popularity. Despite being part of Hershey’s, it’s a chocolate that stands on its own. The brand now features a wide variety of Peanut Butter Cups and the hugely popular Reese Pieces. 

23. Milka

Several countries around the globe produce the finest chocolate ever created. However, not many compare to the high quality of Switzerland. Milka is one of the few chocolates with ties to two great chocolate-making countries, Germany and Switzerland. It grew in popularity rapidly and eventually moved production to Germany. The company is well known for its various chocolate bars, including Alpine Milk, Almond Caramel, Broken Nuts, and Milka and Oreo. 

24. Cote d’Or Chocolate

Belgian chocolate spread across the world due to its unique taste. Each country has a distinctive style of chocolate making, but Belgium is on a different level. The chocolate company Cote d’Or is one of many brands that helped spread Belgian chocolate. It’s best known for creating top-of-the-line gourmet chocolate and truffles. The company dates back to the 1880s and passed to several different owners. The current owners Mondelez continue to expand the classic Belgian chocolate around the planet. 

25. Guylian Chocolate

Guylian Chocolate is one of the top Belgian chocolate brands. Guy and Liliane Foubert started the company out of their home in the late 50s. It grew to become a large company with various products and cafes. They don’t only produce some of the best chocolate in Belgium. The company has a reputation for donating to multiple charities. For instance, they often donate to Project Seahorse, which helps save and preserve marine wildlife. 

26. L.A. Burdick Chocolate 

L.A. Burdick’s chocolate is one of the more expensive brands, but it’s worth it for chocolate lovers. L.A. Burdick is high-quality chocolate, unlike those sold at the local store. It’s not massed produced in a giant factory getting pumped with sugar. It’s elegant chocolate carefully crafted to be the perfect piece. The company combines the chocolate-making of three different countries into one brand. It has little of the French flavor mixed with Swiss and American styles. The combination creates top-quality chocolate that leaves customers wanting more. 

27. Prestat Chocolate

The Prestat Chocolate Company is one of the few chocolate makers that can claim they have royal customers. Of course, every company tries to treat its customers like royalty. Regardless, only one brand sells chocolate to the Royal Family of England. The brand started in France and soon expanded to the UK. Prestat came to England in the 1900s and quickly caught the attention of Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Family even issued Prestat royal warrants for their work with chocolate. They’re one of the top chocolate shops in the world. 

28. Ferrara Candy Company

Chocolate is a significant product worldwide, but no country loves consuming it as much as America. Americans love their chocolate. Therefore, the most prominent chocolate companies operate in the United States. The Ferrara Candy Company is one of those brands. The company can trace its roots back to the early 1900s. It continued to evolve with its different owners over the years. Eventually, Ferrara took over the responsibility of several Nestle chocolate bars, including Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, and Crunch.

29. Valrhona Chocolate

For decades, the French-based company Valrhona has created some of the highest quality chocolate to come out of the country. Since the 1920s, Valrhona has produced chocolate from the small village of Tain L’Hermitage. The company never forgot its roots and dedication to creating the best chocolate experience. The elegant chocolate is carefully crafted and topped with hazelnuts. Plus, Valrhona uses the absolute best cocoa beans and ingredients to maximize the flavor. The tasty French chocolate is one of the most popular brands in the world. 

30. Green & Black’s Chocolate

The British appear to have a particular skill in creating the sweetest and most delicious chocolate in its history. Several prominent British companies created chocolate and candy using the typical method. However, the country also has brands that take a more healthy approach. Green & Blacks maintain the British chocolate-making style while incorporating a healthier lifestyle. The company uses Trinitrario beans to create unique chocolate products and bars. At the same time, they use organic materials in certain products. 

The rich and famous have no problem handing over hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars for a unique blend of high-quality spirit. But sometimes even those making the big bucks are floored by the price of alcohol. There are some drinks out there that are worth millions of dollars! That’s right, over $1 million!

These one-of-a-kind tipples constitute some of the most expensive liquor and spirits on the market. Many of these expensive drinks are more than just incredibly tasting alcoholic drinks. They are packaged in bottles adjourned with jewels or come with extras that push the price into seven figures. 

If you’re wondering what makes our list of the most expensive alcohol bottles in the world, read on and prepare to get thirsty.

15. Bombay Sapphire Revelation – $200,000

One of the most recognized gin brands in the world is also responsible for one of the most expensive alcoholic drinks of all time. Bombay Sapphire Revelation is your standard Bombay Sapphire gin, but it’s the bottle it’s housed in that makes this spirit so expensive. The bottle is cut in the shape of a diamond and is adorned with sapphires and diamonds. It has ten sides to the gem, each representing the different botanicals used in the process of making the gin. 

The bottle is made in conjunction with jewelers Garrard and crystal brand Baccarat. As you can see from the image above, the results are spectacular. Only five of these bottles were ever produced with the profits from the sales going towards a variety of different charities. 

14. Armand de Brignac Midas – $265,000

This champagne is loved by rappers, and for good reason. It’s owned by the legendary Jay-Z. The hip-hop mogul took ownership of the company in 2014 and has made millions of dollars selling the stuff around the world. What makes this version of Armand de Brignac so special is the gold bottle it comes in. Oh yeah, and the fact that it is a 30-liter bottle, which is equivalent to 50 750 ml bottles of Armand de Brignac. 

Standing roughly four feet tall and weighing around 100 pounds, there is no bottle of champagne quite like Armand de Brignac Midas. 

13. The Macallan 64 Year Old in Lalique – $460,000

This is the first of many drops from The Macallan to feature on this list. This whisky, in particular, is considered extremely rare due to the way it is distilled and then matured. It is vatted from three sherry Spanish oak casks. The first was filled in 1942, the second in 1945, and the third in 1946. This process helps create the distinct taste of this whisky. 

Only four of these bottles of The Macallan were produced, with each said to have been made from hand-cut crystal and weighing a whopping 25 pounds when full. 

12. 1945 Romanee-Conti Wine – $558,000

This bottle of wine sold at auction in 2018 for a touch over half a million in 2018. The single bottle of 1945 Romanee-Conti Wine is the highest-selling 750ml bottle of Burgundy in history. The reason for its rarity is that this particular bottle was not only produced in the fabled town of Vosne-Romanée, but only 600 bottles were ever made. Not only that, but the vines used to create this delicious drop were destroyed after this vintage and replaced with new grapes.

Described by Sotheby’s as “concentrated and exotic, with seemingly everlasting power – a wine at peace with itself,” it is easy to see why this exclusive wine got snapped up for such a price. 

11. Diva Vodka – $1 Million

Diva Vodka is aimed at those who enjoy a high-quality spirit at an inflated price. Made from English grain, the vodka is filtered several times through different substances. Taking more than three weeks, the distillation process involves the vodka being filtered through ice water, activated charcoal, and diamond sand and crushed gems.

The finished product is then poured into bottles featuring diamonds, platinum, and gold, as well as a circular tube down the front containing 3,000 Swarovski crystals. This tube is also able to be removed, so you can use the crystals for other jewelry or sell them off to pay for the bottle. 

10. Medis Coconut Brandy – $1 Million

US-based distiller Mendis is responsible for this rather expensive bottle of brandy. Although it is called coconut brandy, not one actual coconut is involved in the distillation process. The brandy is actually made using the sap from the Borassus palm found in Sri Lanka. It is aged in wooden casks for two years before being bottled.

Unlike the majority of expensive alcohol on this list, the bottle Medis Coconut Brandy comes in isn’t that fancy. It’s just a clear bottle that is numbered and certified by the distillery founder W.M Mendis. What makes it so unique is that only 10 bottles were ever made, hence the massive price tag. 

9. Goût de Diamants – $1.2 Million

This handmade luxury champagne was curated in the village of Oger in France. This is a high-end alcoholic beverage that comes in an incredible looking bottle. Luxury designer Alexander Amosu is responsible for the sleek bottle that replaces the original crystal logo with one made from 18-carat white gold with a 19-carat white diamond placed in the center. 

Speaking about the bottle Amosu said, “The bottle already has a distinctive look with its natural design, all I had to do is bring it to the next level of ultimate luxury.” Despite its price, the Goût de Diamants is a rather simple looking bottle that houses delicious champagne. 

8. Russo-Baltique Vodka – $1.35 Million

Here is something for vodka fans. This expensive vodka is surprisingly made by Russian car maker Russo-Baltique. The smooth spirit comes in a bottle that resembles the radiator guard used for the Russo-Baltique car. The bottle is 30 mm thick and made from bulletproof glass. The bottle top is crafted from pure gold and features a replica of the Russian Imperial Eagle encrusted with diamonds.

Created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Russo-Baltique, the first bottle of this luxurious spirit was gifted to the Prince Albert of Monaco. It also popped up in an episode of House of Cards. 

7. The Macallan Michael Dillon – $1.4 Million

This rare bottle of The Macallan whisky has sold at auction several times for massive profits, with the last bottle going for a cool $1.4 million in 2018. What makes it so unique is the fact that it features a bottle design by Michael Dillon. The Irish artist took three months to hand paint the bottle that depicts the Easter Elchies House of The Macallan and the Scottish Highlands. For his efforts, Dillon is allowed to purchase any bottle of The Macallan range at cost price for the rest of his life, which sounds like a good deal to us. 

Not only is the bottle fantastic, but the whisky inside is mouth-watering. The Macallan Michal Dillon contains a 60-year-old matured spirit first crafted in 1926. This makes it one of the rarest whiskies of all time. 

6. Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne – $2 Million

Also known as ‘the DNA of cognac,’ this tasty drop has been aged for an incredible 100 years. Produced since 1776, this expensive cognac has an alcholo percentage of 41% and comes in an extravagant bottle adjorned with jewels. The bottle is coated in 24 carat yellow gold and sterling platnimum, giving it a very regal look. If that’s not impressive enough, there is a whopping 6,500 diamonds decorating the bottle. Weighing around 17 pounds, it’s easy to see why this hefty bottle of congnac is so expensive. 

5. The Macallan Fine & Rare – $2 Million

The Macallan single malt Scotch Whisky is one of the most famous whiskies on the planet. Distilled at the brand’s manufacturing plant in Scotland since 1824, The Macallan is loved by whiskey connoisseurs. The Fine & Rare series is a range of whisky distilled between 1926 and 1991 that is aimed at collectors. One such bottle from this collection sold at auction for $2 million. 

The 1926 60-year-old vintage is one of the oldest bottles of whisky to sell at auction. It is often referred to as the ‘Holy Grail’ of whisky, with only 40 bottles ever produced. This is why it went for so much at auction. So while it might not come in a fancy bottle, it tastes like nothing else on this list. 

4. Tequila Ley .925 Diamante – $3.5 Million

Priced at a whopping $3.5 million, Tequila Ley .925 Diamante is the most expensive tequila in the world. Tequila Ley is made from premium extra Anejo agave and barrel-aged for seven years. It is housed in an extraordinary bottle that took 17 artists ten months to create. The bottle is given the name the Diamond Sterling Bottle due to the materials that surround it. The bottle features 4.5 pounds of platinum and 4,100 perfectly white diamonds. 

It is an impressive feat of construction and easy to see why the price tag for this tequila is so expensive. It is certainly one of the more expensive alcohol brands on this list that we mere mortals will never be able to afford. 

3. Billionaire Vodka – $3.7 Million

As the name suggests, this supreme vodka is suited for those who fit into the billionaire category. Billionaire vodka comes from the mind of luxury designer Leon Verres. Inside the bottle, you will find 18 liters of the purest vodka distilled according to the original Russian recipe. The vodka was even filtered using diamonds, adding to the luxurious appeal of this alcoholic beverage. 

The outside of the bottle is the real star, covered in 3,000 real diamonds and Swarovski crystals. A known animal rights activist, Verres has made sure the fur surrounding the bottle and the cap is fake. It also comes with a diamond-encrusted ice bucket and a pair of white gloves to wear when pouring the vodka. 

2. Isabella Islay Whisky – $6.2 Million

The world’s most expensive bottle of whisky comes from the Luxury Beverage Company in the United Kingdom. They are responsible for Isabella Islay Whisky, a single malt Scotch whisky aged 30 years. While no doubt tasty, it’s not the whisky that makes this drink so expensive. Once again it is the bottle it comes in. 

Isabella Islay Whisky comes in a glamourous bottle with a white gold label. It contains a stunning 8,5000 diamonds and close to 300 rubies. If that isn’t enough, this luxurious whisky comes in a solid oak box embedded with 18-carat gold designs and a silver plaque. The bottle is selling for a tidy $6.2 million. 

1. D’Amalfi Limoncello Supreme – $43.6 Million

Limoncello is a favorite after-dinner drink enjoyed by Italians. It is a digestive meant to help with settling your tummy after a big meal. D’Amalfi is well known for their limoncello, so much so that they decided to commission a very special bottle for an unnamed Italian lady. While the liqueur inside the bottle is the same limoncello most people get to experience, the bottle itself makes this the most expensive alcohol ever produced. 

The exclusively designed bottle sports three single-cut flawless diamonds on the neck totaling 13 carats. There is also a super rare 18.5 carat diamond on the front of the bottle. Two bottles of this liqueur were created, one for the lady and another for some lucky person to buy. That could be you, as long as you have a spare $43.6 million on hand. 

Through rigorous study and some not insignificant taste testing, I’ve been able to improve my knowledge base to at least hold a reasonable conversation with professional dark beer devotees.

While there is a huge (and often confusing) range in dark beer variety – from porter and stout to dark lager, sour beer, and even India Pale Ale versions – I’ve fallen back on what works best for me as a beer drinker.

Flavor and enjoyment.

The following collection of dark beers to enjoy this winter covers different types of darker beer that will help introduce flavor and enjoyment to your beer fridge, particularly if you are new (or nearly new) to enjoying this fascinating genre.

While hardly an exhaustive study, the list features some great American craft beer alongside some recognizable favorites from across the globe.

As always, drink responsibly!

Don’t get me wrong, Russian vodka is fantastic, but I love the commitment Polish producers take to differentiate their expressions from other European peers.

Traditional Polish vodka is famous for its rye distillate – which differs from other notable regions. France’s best vodka – Grey Goose Vodka and Ciroc Vodka for example – is made from grapes, while Russian Standard or Stolichnaya is crafted from wheat.

There are some truly exceptional Polish vodka brands that you can purchase for well under the $20 price point, while others offer interesting production methods and distillation processes.

Check out the following collection of the 14 best Polish vodkas to try and see for yourself!