Carolina Reaper -1- 4 inch pot

Scoville Rating: It averages approximately 1.64 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), with peak individual peppers reaching over 2.2 million SHU.
World Record Status: The Reaper held the Guinness World Record for the "World's Hottest Pepper" from 2013 until 2023, when it was officially surpassed by Pepper X (2.69 million SHU), another of Ed Currie's creations.
Flavor Profile: Despite its extreme heat, it is prized for a sweet, fruity, and slightly chocolatey taste that is noticeable before the intense burn sets in.
Physical Appearance: The pods are typically 2–3 inches long, bright red, and gnarled with a distinctive "stinger" tail.