{"product_id":"limited-edition-borg9","title":"Limited Edition: Borg9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Outlaw Heat”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorg9\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare superhot pepper created by UK breeder \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/john-harper\"\u003eJon Harper\u003c\/a\u003e and sourced for this release from Mike Warren. This is a true \u003cstrong\u003esingle-pepper varietal\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a blend. Its deeply wrinkled pods look every bit as untamed as the heat they carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first impression is unexpectedly playful: candy-like bubblegum sweetness and ripe mango, followed by an earthy, sage-like finish. Then the outlaw shows up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeat and Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release measures \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 550,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e and rates \u003cstrong\u003e5.5\/10 for heat\u003c\/strong\u003e relative to the SpiceQuest Pro Kit. It is serious heat, but the flavor gets a chance to speak first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect bubblegum-like sweetness, tropical mango, and a savory herbal note reminiscent of sage before the burn settles in and lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorg9 was created by British breeder \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/john-harper\"\u003eJon Harper\u003c\/a\u003e, best known for creating the original 7 Pot Bubblegum and its famous bleeding-calyx trait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Pot Bubblegum × Naglah. Through those parent lines, Borg9 brings together the Bubblegum family with the Bhut Jolokia and 7 Pot Douglah genetics behind Naglah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borg9 is named after actor Ernest Borgnine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borg9 produces heavily folded, deeply wrinkled pods. The dramatic surface and irregular shape give every pod its own outlaw character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Breeder and Pepper Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/john-harper\"\u003eJon Harper\u003c\/a\u003e, creator of Borg9 and the original 7 Pot Bubblegum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike Warren supplied the Borg9 peppers for this limited release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candy-like sweetness and tropical fruit arrive first, followed by a deeper earthy-herbal note and a steady rise in heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent and warming, with a finish that stays long after the first taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begins across the tongue and palate, then spreads through the mouth and toward the throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bubblegum, ripe mango, and sage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Borg9 with intention. One push adds both flavor and meaningful heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMango or pineapple hot sauces and salsas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats, barbecue, and dry rubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChili, beans, and slow-cooked stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacos, burritos, and roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurries, noodle bowls, and savory marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a refillable SpiceQuest push-button grinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with an acrylic base stand and pull-drawer display box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach push of the spring-loaded mechanism delivers a small, consistent dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe airtight, light-blocking interior helps keep the pepper potent and fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefillable, reusable, and crafted for long-term use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once this outlaw rides off, it is gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borg9 is a superhot pepper. 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