Audio-Technica Australia and Mat’s Hot Shop have come together to create a unique Japanese-inspired Hot Sauce called ‘Hot Wax’.
Audio-Technica Australia is no stranger to out-of-the-box collaborations. From Rice Lager, actual burgers, and iced coffee, the brand is always on the lookout for creative projects that support and celebrate local, like many of the independent record stores around the country. In this latest campaign, Audio-Technica work in Melbourne to create a delicious hot sauce that unleashes fire on tastebuds and curries favour with the chilli aficionados.
“Before opening Mat’s Hot Shop, I was a working DJ for over 15 years, and I’ve been collecting records for even longer. When Audio-Technica approached me about a possible Japanese hot sauce collaboration, I had just booked a trip to Japan. I was flying out the following month, so it was perfect timing to search for flavours and get some inspiration for the sauce.” says Mat, owner and award winning hot sauce maker.
The most recent award for Mat being the first place in the fruit-based category at the Screaming Mimi Awards, the most prestigious hot sauce competition in the USA held at the New York City Hot Sauce expo 2024.
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This vibrant hot sauce is where zesty yuzu meets the bold heat of green habanero, elevated by the aromatic kick of sansho pepper. A touch of white miso brings savoury umami depth, balanced with the subtle tang of rice vinegar, ginger and ponzu. The mild hot sauce is finished with a hint of sesame oil and fragrant spring onion; this sauce is a harmonious blend of heat, citrus and Umami. The perfect pairing for grilled meats, fresh Savi ache or even a morning egg. Hot Wax is the ideal condiment to accompany your favourite meal while listening to your favourite record on your Audio-Technica turntable.
Ingredients: rice vinegar, green habanero, white miso, yuzu juice, ponzu, spring onion, garlic, yuzu kosho, dashi, mirin, ginger, lightly toasted sesame oil, sansho pepper, black pepper.
“When Audio-Technica approached me about a possible Japanese hot sauce collaboration, I had just booked a trip to Japan. I was flying out the following month, so it was perfect timing to search for flavours and get some inspiration for the sauce.”
Hot Wax retails for RRP $22 and is available at Mat’s Hot Shop and on their website from 4 July. If you want to try the product before buying, you can experience the dynamic flavours and many other sauces from Mat’s impressive collection at the tasting room at 204a Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066, Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
