Thick & tangy Texas-style BBQ sauce with real bourbon and natural hickory smoke. Made for ribs, chicken, wings, beef and pork. No high-fructose corn syrup; non-GMO verified & gluten-free.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Verified from the manufacturer label.
Nutrition
Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label).| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (34 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 45 |
| Sodium (mg) | 276 |
| Total carbs (g) | 10 |
| Total sugars (g) | 8 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Stubb's Hickory Bourbon Bar-B-Q Sauce receives strong praise overall as a well-balanced Texas-style option that stands out among bourbon BBQ sauces. Reviewers highlight its prominent yet integrated bourbon flavor alongside hickory smoke, molasses, and tomatoes without being overly sweet or tangy. It performs well as a marinade or glaze on ribs, chicken, and pork. A minority note minor drawbacks like a faint banana-like aftertaste or insufficient robustness in some batches.
Pros
- Smooth, layered flavor with noticeable real bourbon and hickory smoke
- Well-balanced sweetness and tartness, not cloying
- Versatile for ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and marinades
- Ranked first among store-bought bourbon sauces in blind taste test
Cons
- Slight banana-like aftertaste reported by some
- Flavor can feel less robust than expected for some users
“one stood out as the ultimate pick — Stubb's Hickory Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. This Texas-style sauce blends tomatoes, molasses, natural hickory smoke, and real bourbon into a rich, slightly spicy flavor”
tastingtable.com →“Stubb's took the top spot for its smooth, layered taste... Unlike some other sauces in the ranking where the bourbon is barely noticeable, Stubb's makes it a key player.”
tastingtable.com →“Reviewers online have noted several of its positive qualities, claiming that it compliments chicken and ribs quite nicely. The sauce's flavor is tangy, deep, and possesses undertones of hickory smoke... strikes a nice balance between sweetness and tartness.”
mashed.com →
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