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Apple Cider Hot Vinegar 8.5oz glass bottle with cork stopper — artisanal hot vinegar
Apple Cider Hot Vinegar 8.5oz glass bottle back view — artisanal hot apple cider vinegar
Top view of an Apple Cider Hot Vinegar bottle with amber liquid and a white cap.
Nutrition label showing 0 calories, 0g fat, 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, and 0g protein per 1 Tbsp serving.
Front view of 1.1L Apple Cider Hot Vinegar: wide white and orange label against a white background.
Back label of a 1.1L Apple Cider Hot Vinegar bottle showing the nutrition facts and ingredient list.
Nutrition facts label showing 0 calories per 1 Tbsp and ingredients for Apple Cider Hot Vinegar
19.53 Miles From The Tree Apple Cider Vinegar poured over fresh tomato salad in use — raw ACV

Apple Cider Hot Vinegar

$13.00

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Small-Batch Heat. Smoky Depth. Finishing Vinegar.

Co-fermented from local apple cider with select spices and hot, smoky peppers, then rested in 25-gallon American oak barrels. Layered Flavor Profile: Opens with a whisper of smoke, shifts savory, and lands on a clean, pleasant heat that never overpowers. Versatile Culinary Accent: Sharpens pan sauces, wakes up roasted vegetables, spikes pot liquor, and adds a smoky-citrus edge to cocktails. Old-World Barrel Fermentation: Revived 1823 methodology slow-fermented and aged in American oak for unmatched character. Authentic Craft: Raw, unfiltered, and unpasteurized live-cultured vinegar available in 8.5 oz and 32 oz glass bottles.

Small Batch, Barrel Aged, Fermented and Raw, New England Made features

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  • Size: 8.5oz or 32oz glass bottle 
  • Perfect For: Everything. Seriously. Bourbon cocktails, vinaigrettes, sauces, stews, marinades, rice dishes, and hot sauces. 
  • Fermentation Base: Apple cider
  • Base Origin: Massachusetts 
  • Taste Profile: Just a touch of heat and mild smoke with an underlying savory note and tangy acid. 
  • Production Process: Co-fermented with spices and hot, smoky peppers. Aged in 25 gallon American oak barrels.
  • Minimum Acidity: 4%
  • Our 8.5 oz bottles now come with built in, no drip pourers for ease of use. 

This isn't hot sauce—it's a one-of-a-kind finishing vinegar. You will experience a touch of smoke, a savory backbone, and bright tang with gentle, pleasant heat rather than blow-your-head-off spice. The result is more layered than standard cider vinegar and far more versatile than traditional hot sauce, playing wonderfully with everything from greens to grain bowls.

  • Product Classification: Gourmet artisan craft hot apple cider vinegar.
  • Fermentation Base: Local Massachusetts apple cider co-fermented with select spices and hot, smoky peppers.
  • Aging Vessel: 25-gallon American oak barrels.
  • Acidity: 5% minimum for a clean, balanced bite.
  • Available Sizes: 8.5 oz glass bottle (featuring a built-in, no-drip pourer) and 32 oz glass bottle.
  • Filtration: Raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and live-cultured.
  • Origin: Brewed, aged, and hand-bottled in our New England vinegar works housed in a historic textile mill blacksmith shop.

Modern vinegar production has gone too far by sacrificing flavor for speed. We have gone a different way by embracing the value of time to revive an authentic production method from 1823. Because the original machinery no longer existed, we engineered and rebuilt our custom fermenter by consulting historical records and partnering with local university craftsmen. We brew our small batches inside a historic New England textile mill blacksmith shop that sits proudly on the National Register of Historic Places.

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American Vinegar Works Chickpea and Tuna Salad This is an ideal 10-minute meal that will leave you satisfied and feeling healthy. And eating quickly. The original...

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Cider Vinegar Hot Toddy Recipe
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Apple Cider Hot Vinegar FAQs

Is Apple Cider Vinegar a hot sauce?

No, it is a one-of-a-kind finishing vinegar crafted to provide layered, savory complexity and clean acidity rather than heavy, thick hot sauce consistency.

How spicy is it?

It delivers a clean, pleasant heat with a touch of smoke and bright tang—offering genuine chili personality without being overpowering.

What gives it the smoky character?

It is co-fermented with select spices and hot, smoky peppers, then aged in 25-gallon American oak barrels for rich depth.

What can I use it on?

It is exceptional for bourbon cocktails, vinaigrettes, pan sauces, stews, marinades, rice dishes, slaws, roasted vegetables, and as a table topper for fried foods.

What sizes are available?

It is available in an 8.5 oz glass bottle (equipped with a built-in, no-drip pourer) and a larger 32 oz glass bottle.

Our Craft: A Modern Approach to a Traditional Art

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Great vinegars demand patience and precise conditions. We partner with local universities to custom rebuild 19th-century fermentation equipment, rejecting the rapid manufacturing methods of the 1900s. Our small-batch vinegars undergo two to three months of careful fermentation, followed by up to twelve months of aging in craft distillery oak barrels to develop rich, complex flavor profiles.

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We set out to challenge a market filled with mass-produced, industrial vinegars. Inspired by the incredible renaissance in American craft fermentation, we source quality regional wines, beers, and ciders to create thoughtfully made vinegars that transform everyday cooking and cocktails. Every bottle reflects our passion for authentic flavor, purposeful craftsmanship, and a forward-looking vision for your kitchen.

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