Mike's Hot Honey Mini Jars vs 12oz Bottle: Which to Buy?
By Store Locator – Mike's Hot Honey | Published: 2026-10-15
Category: Comparisons
Mini jars win for gifting and sampling; the 12oz bottle wins for daily drizzling. Compare formats, flavors, and value to pick the right one.
Quick answer
Buy the 1.55oz mini jars if you're gifting, building party favors, or want to sample both Original and Extra Hot without committing to a full bottle. Buy the 12oz squeeze bottle if you drizzle hot honey regularly on pizza, chicken, or cheese boards. The combo pack lets you try both flavors in full size.
Format and flavor: what each option actually gives you
The mini jars come in a 12-count case of 1.55oz glass jars, available in Original or Extra Hot. They're individual servings, so you can hand them out or set them on a cheese board without decanting. The 12oz squeeze bottle is a single larger format, and the combo pack pairs one Original with one Extra Hot. If you want both flavors in mini form, you'd need to buy two cases, since each case is a single flavor.
Gifting and events: where mini jars pull ahead
Mini jars are built for sharing. The 12-count case ships in a perforated case, which makes it easy to break apart for wedding favors, party bags, or holiday gifts. Because each jar is sealed and shelf-stable, you can assemble favors ahead of time without worrying about spoilage. The 12oz bottle is harder to gift individually unless you're giving the whole bottle to one person.
Everyday cooking: why the 12oz bottle earns its spot
If you use hot honey more than once a week, the 12oz squeeze bottle is the practical choice. It's designed for drizzling over pizza, fried chicken, BBQ, cheese boards, cocktails, dressings, and marinades. A squeeze bottle also gives you more control for finishing a dish, and you're not opening a new tiny jar every time you want a teaspoon. The combo pack is useful if you like having Original for milder dishes and Extra Hot for bolder ones.
Value and storage: the trade-off you're actually making
Per ounce, the 12oz bottle is the better value. The mini jars cost more per ounce because you're paying for individual packaging and the convenience of single servings. But value isn't only about volume: if you'd otherwise waste a large bottle or need portioned gifts, mini jars can be the smarter spend. Storage-wise, mini jars take up more shelf space per ounce, while a 12oz bottle fits neatly in a pantry or fridge door. Neither format requires refrigeration before opening, but once opened, both should be kept in a cool, dark place.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Mini jars: convenience vs. cost per ounce: You get 12 individual 1.55oz servings that are ready to gift or set out. You pay more per ounce than the 12oz bottle. Choose mini jars when portioning and presentation matter more than volume.
- 12oz bottle: value vs. commitment: A single 12oz squeeze bottle costs less per ounce and is easier to drizzle. You commit to one flavor unless you buy the combo pack. Choose the 12oz bottle if you already know you'll use hot honey often.
- Combo pack: variety vs. storage: The 12oz Original & Extra Hot Combo gives you both flavors in full size. It takes up more pantry space than a single bottle. Pick the combo if you want to compare heat levels without buying two separate bottles.
Product facts
- Mike's Hot Honey 1.55oz Mini Jar (12ct): Mike's Hot Honey 1.55oz Mini Jar (12ct) is a case of 12 glass mini jars in Original flavor, shipped in a perforated case. The perforated case makes it easy to split the set for party favors or gift bags without repackaging.
- NEW Mike's Hot Honey EXTRA HOT 1.55oz Mini Jar (12ct): NEW Mike's Hot Honey EXTRA HOT 1.55oz Mini Jar (12ct) is a case of 12 glass mini jars in Extra Hot flavor. If you want a hotter option for gifting or sampling, this is the mini jar format to choose.
- 12oz Original & Extra Hot Combo (1Pk): 12oz Original & Extra Hot Combo (1Pk) includes one 12oz Original squeeze bottle and one 12oz Extra Hot squeeze bottle. This is the most efficient way to try both heat levels in a full-size format for everyday cooking.
Which should you buy?
Best for
- Gifting, wedding favors, or party bags where individual portions are expected
- Sampling Original and Extra Hot before committing to a full bottle
- Cheese boards and charcuterie spreads where you want single-serve jars
Not for
- Daily cooking or heavy drizzling, where the 12oz squeeze bottle is more practical
- Buyers who want the lowest cost per ounce
- Anyone who prefers one large bottle over many small jars
