Mach 1 Hot Sauce was born from a passion for bold, unique flavors and a deep appreciation for balanced heat. Founders Cassidy and Jillian Nolan began their journey in 2019, crafting hot sauces for their own personal use in their Berkeley, California apartment while attending college.
Cassidy, with a background in the culinary industry and a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served two combat deployments to Afghanistan, where he encountered an array of hot sauces and salsas and flavors from around the world. After graduating, he pursued a career in accounting and finance but never lost his passion for creating the perfect hot sauce.
After losing their house in the 2020 LNU fire, there was an immediate desire to change directions from the current trajectory to venturing into something more ambiguous and ambitious. The concept of finally launching a hot sauce business with the recipes that had been worked on from prior years was starting to take shape. The couple often debated what made a truly great hot sauce, agreeing on one thing; Our hot sauce had to be innovative. Guided by the spirit of innovation and pushing boundaries in the aviation sector Mach 1 Hot Sauce was born. We proudly stand behind our product being free from additives, stabilizers, oils and added sugar. Both Cassidy and Jillian noticed that current options on the market predominantly offered heat but lacked real, complex flavor. Determined to change that, both Cassidy and Jillian set out to create a sauce that delivered both.
Recipe
Mach 1 Hot Sauce Butter
- ¼ Cup Room temp Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Mach 1 Hot Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Chives
- A pinch of Salt
Whip all ingredients together with Standup Mixer until well combined, put in a container and chill for 4 hours in the fringe. Use on top of steaks, crostini’s, popcorn and potatoes!
Our Mission
To deliver the ultimate hot sauce experience.
We break through the monotony of big brand sauces, never compromising on flavor and never settling for the ordinary. We pride ourselves on using roasted ingredients that infuse our sauces with a distinct smoky aroma that complements, not masks, the dish it’s added to.
The Future of Mach 1
We are hard at work in the lab with some brand-new flavors and styles for the next generation of hot sauces.
Like experimental aircrafts, our X Series of hot sauces will be small-batch, limited-run sauces available only on our online marketplace.
Join Us on This Journey
Bringing Mach 1 hot sauces from concept to commercialization has been a dream come true for us.
We’re excited to embark on this new journey, and we hope you join us to explore the infinite possibilities of what a hot sauce can be.
You can find our hot sauce, Mach 1, online or at local shops and markets in downtown Napa, and we have our sights set on expanding to the national stage. Go, Mach 1!
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