Tabasco. Everyone knows that famous little red bottle. It’s sold in almost 200 countries around the globe, packaged in 36 languages and dialects, and found on countless tables and pantries. You may even have a bottle in your bag to carry with you everywhere because you never know when you need to spice things up. This famous pepper sauce has been flavoring everything from Bloody Mary’s to burgers for over a century, and it might just be the best invention in Louisiana. It’s undoubtedly the spiciest! Let’s look at how this tiny little pepper found its roots in the Pelican State.

Check out the Tabasco website for recipes, tour information, and so much more. Avery Island is also home to Bird City and the Jungle Gardens, both worthy of an adventure while you’re visiting.

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