This cannot really be called 'hot' honey. In fact I could only taste normal honey. I was trying to find a replacement for JD's XXXtra hot honey, as its a bit expensive, but I see now, you get what you pay for and these just don't cut it on the hot stakes. JD's is infinitely better and great with everything. The kids use this Hilltop and haven't realised its meant to be hot, so there is you have it. Its honey. Its an ok price for honey i suppose. But its not hot honey.