VOICED : World's first hot sauce sommelier sets up shop in Brooklyn

Heatonist, a hot sauce tasting room, opened with Kickstarter support and offers over 100 small-batch, all-natural sauces. Customers can sample sauces before buying, with expert pairing advice available. The store's fame has spread internationally, with high demand and numerous samples given out since its opening.

What inspired the creation of the Heatonist hot sauce tasting room?

• A trip to a famous hot sauce festival

• A suggestion from a friend who loves spicy food

• A love for classic Tabasco sauce and a desire for more variety

• A culinary school project

How does Heatonist help customers choose the right sauce?

• By offering discounts on bulk purchases

• By having a chef cook sample dishes

• By providing a sommelier-like guide for sauce pairings

• By offering a free bottle with every purchase

Which sauce was recommended for pairing with fish tacos?

• Mike's hot honey

• Pineapple habanero sauce

• Ghost pepper and blueberry sauce

• Serrano and lemongrass sauce

What has contributed to the international fame of the Heatonist store?

• Its unique sauce recipes

• Its location in a popular tourist area

• The ability to sample sauces before buying

• Its celebrity endorsements

Approximately how many samples has the Heatonist store given out since opening?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 25,000

• 10,000