Ole Ray's Kentucky Red Bourbon BBQ Sauce, 15.80oz.:
Ole Ray’s Kentucky Red Bourbon Barbeque Sauce chases balance—and nails it.
This is a rich, tomato-based Southern classic layered with smooth bourbon character, gentle sweetness, and just enough spice to keep it interesting. Mild enough for kids. Complex enough for pitmasters. Built for weeknight burgers and slow-smoked ribs alike. It’s the kind of sauce you put on the table “just for one thing”… and end up using on everything.
From a Pitmaster Who Knows the Standard
Ray Greene—better known as Ole Ray—is a member of the National Barbecue Association and a certified judge with the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Raised between Northern Florida and Southern Georgia, with years spent in California and Ohio, Ray has tasted barbecue across the country.
After eating great ‘cue coast to coast, he wanted something better—more balanced, more versatile, more crave able. So he created it.
Ray and his wife Susan travel nationwide demonstrating his sauces, bringing hands-on knowledge and competition-level standards to every bottle.
Flavor Profile: Classic Red with Bourbon Depth
Kentucky Red Bourbon BBQ Sauce starts with a rich tomato base and builds from there:
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Vine-ripened tomatoes for body and classic barbecue structure
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Sugar and molasses for smooth, rounded sweetness
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Apple cider vinegar for brightness and balance
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Yellow mustard for subtle Southern tang
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Real bourbon for mellow warmth and depth
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Lemon juice for a clean finish
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Cayenne pepper and spices for a gentle kick
The bourbon doesn’t overpower—it enhances. It brings a smooth, slightly smoky undertone that rounds out the sweetness and adds character without heat dominance.
The result? A mild, rich, family-friendly sauce with just enough complexity to keep grown-ups coming back for more.
Built for Every Grill and Every Table
This is one of those rare sauces that truly works across the board.
Perfect on:
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Burgers
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Fries
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Chicken nuggets
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Steaks
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Pork ribs
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Pork chops
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Grilled or baked chicken
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Shrimp
It caramelizes beautifully over flame and clings to meat with a glossy, appetizing finish.
For a competition-style marinade or mopping sauce, mix equal parts Kentucky Red Bourbon with apple cider vinegar. The added acidity helps it penetrate deeper into the meat while maintaining that signature bourbon-kissed sweetness.
Small Batch Southern Craft
From Florida roots to national barbecue circuits, Ole Ray’s sauces are crafted in small batches with consistency, balance, and pitmaster pride. Every ingredient is chosen to support real barbecue—never to mask it.
Kentucky Red Bourbon BBQ Sauce brings everyone to the table. It’s mild enough for kids to love on burgers and nuggets, yet layered enough for serious grillers to appreciate on ribs and steaks.
Once you try it, you’ll understand why Ole Ray keeps raising the bar—and why this sauce earns a permanent spot by the grill.
Ingredients: Tomatoes, Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Yellow Mustard, Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Liquid Smoke, Corn Syrup, Molasses, Cayenne Pepper, Caramel, Spices.
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