Trinidad Scorpion Butch T held world record from 2011-2013. Rating 855,000-1,463,700 SHU was record at time. Grown by Butch Taylor in Mississippi, tested in Australia. The characteristic scorpion tail is prominent. Heat is devastating and long-lasting. Beneath extreme heat is fruity floral flavor. Used in extreme hot sauce production. Important in superhot breeding history. The bumpy texture is distinctive. Paved way for even hotter varieties. Historical significance in pepper world.

Extreme with fruity notes

World record holder 2011-2013