McIlhenny's Gold

After the Civil War, Louisiana businessman Edmund McIlhenny stumbled upon a fiery new product on his destroyed plantation—hot peppers that led to the creation of Tabasco sauce. What began as a simple, homemade condiment grew into a globally recognized brand, maintained by the McIlhenny family’s dedication to tradition and family loyalty. Jeffrey Rothfeder recounts the fascinating story of how a small island's peppers blossomed into an iconic flavor enjoyed worldwide.