Fuego Vida XXX Hot Seasoning Wins First Place at the 2025 International Flavor Awards

THORNTON, CO (November 26, 2025) – Revolution Barbecue, a Colorado-based, woman-owned small-batch seasoning company, today announced that its Fuego Vida XXX Hot Seasoning earned First Place in the X-Hot Seasoning Category at the 2025 International Flavor Awards.

The award was confirmed during a holiday prep session at the brand’s Thornton kitchen. The seasoning impressed judges with its depth of flavor, balanced heat profile, and handcrafted quality. Fuego Vida begins with a savory foundation of chiles, garlic, onion, and warm spices. Once that flavor base was perfected, Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Scorpion peppers were added to deliver clean and intense heat that enhances the flavor instead of overpowering it.

“I could not be more proud of Vida,” said Glenn Connaughton, Co-Founder and Chief BBQ Officer of Revolution Barbecue. “Fuego Vida is her creation from top to bottom. She trusted her instincts, her palate, and her vision for what a hot seasoning should be. To see her work earn First Place on an international stage is one of the proudest moments I have had in this company.”

Fuego Vida now joins Revolution Barbecue’s award-winning lineup of rubs, brines, and seasonings. The seasoning is available online and at events and retailers across Colorado.

About Revolution Barbecue
Revolution Barbecue is a woman-owned, family-run company based in Colorado, producing handcrafted rubs, brines, seasonings, and smoked salts. Glenn and Vida Connaughton founded the brand with a commitment to quality, creativity, and flavor-first blending. Revolution Barbecue products are designed to elevate cooking in any kitchen, from grilling and smoking to everyday meals. The full lineup is available at https://revolutionbbq.com and through select retail partners nationwide.

Media Contact
Glenn Connaughton
Co-Founder and Chief BBQ Officer
glenn@revolutionbbq.com
(720) 903-7994