Slow-cooked for thickness and intensity, this sauce blends tomato, molasses, maple syrup, and whiskey into a perfectly balanced glaze that caramelizes beautifully over heat. It’s bold, indulgent, and built for serious BBQ.
🥃 Flavor Profile
Taste
Sweet, Smoky & Rich
A bold blend of maple sweetness and whiskey depth.
- Rich maple syrup sweetness
- Smooth bourbon whiskey undertones
- Classic tomato and molasses base
- Smoky, caramelized finish
🍖 Perfect For
Use It With
Bold Meats & BBQ Favorites
Built for rich, hearty dishes and grill classics.
- Brisket, steak sandwiches, and burgers
- Pork chops, ribs, and smoked meats
- Meatballs and BBQ appetizers
- Grilled vegetables and sides
🔥 How to Use
Technique
Brush, Glaze, or Dip
Designed for maximum flavor impact.
- Brush onto meats while grilling or smoking
- Use as a finishing glaze for caramelization
- Dip BBQ favorites and snacks
- Pour directly onto sandwiches and plates
💡 Why This Sauce Stands Out
Why It Hits
Sweet Meets Bourbon Depth
A premium BBQ sauce built for flavor and performance.
- Real maple and whiskey for authentic depth
- Caramelizes beautifully over heat
- Thick, slow-cooked consistency
- Signature Rufus Teague bold flavor
📦 Product Details
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Size: 15.25 oz bottle
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Best For: Beef, pork, BBQ classics, glazing
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Style: Sweet, smoky whiskey-maple BBQ sauce
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Brand: Rufus Teague (Kansas City, MO)
🧂 Ingredients
Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste, Water), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Water, Salt, Maple Syrup, Raisin Paste, Bourbon Whiskey, Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Natural Flavor, Orange Juice (From Concentrate), Dried Onion, Spices (Including Mustard Flour), Smoke Flavor, Garlic Powder, Celery Seed.
Contains: Soy, Celery, Mustard.
🔥 About Rufus Teague
The Brand
Kansas City BBQ Done Right
Rufus Teague is a legendary Kansas City BBQ brand known for bold, no-nonsense flavor and old-school craftsmanship.
What started as a passion for great barbecue turned into award-winning sauces and rubs made with real ingredients, cooked longer for richer flavor, and bottled without shortcuts.
Famous for their iconic flask-style bottles and classic Midwest BBQ roots, Rufus Teague believes in one simple truth:
good sauce makes barbecue better.
Turn up the richness.
Maple sweetness meets whiskey depth in every bite.
