Mon Amie Amy Gift Shop, Ashburn VA 20147, Gifts for all occasions
Bourbon Barrel Foods built its reputation on a single, disciplined idea: take the smoke from bourbon barrel wood and put it to work on food. These Bourbon Smoked Chili Peanuts are a clean expression of that premise — large Virginia peanuts seasoned with handpicked, domestically-grown red chili peppers, the same peppers that go into Bourbon Barrel Foods' signature Bourbon Smoked Chili Powder. The result is a snack with actual architecture: smoke up front, a slow chili heat that follows, and the satisfying density of a quality Virginia peanut holding it all together. Nine ounces of it, which disappears faster than expected.
This is the kind of thing that earns its place on a board at cocktail hour — not because it fills space, but because it gives guests something to come back to. Set it out next to a good whiskey and it does its own work.
Bourbon Smoked Chili Peanuts from Bourbon Barrel Foods don't require much: keep the bag sealed between servings and store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or humidity, which can soften the seasoning and compromise the peanut's texture. Once opened, transfer any remaining peanuts to an airtight container if you're not finishing them in a sitting. No refrigeration needed. The packaging is resealable, but a dedicated jar or tin will give the Bourbon Barrel Foods seasoning the best chance of staying sharp through the last handful.
