Here's the technical ratings: Scoville scale That said, plants have natural variation too. So even within the same identical plant there is variation and one pepper might be hotter than the next. read more
Scotch Bonnet (100,000-350,000 SHU) The Scotch Bonnet is a Caribbean pepper, and it gets its name from a perceived resemblance to the Scottish Tam o’Shanter (those floppy plaid hats with the pom-poms on top). read more
But Scotch bonnet peppers are slightly sweeter overall. For some dishes (like Caribbean meals), this additional sweetness is important to the overall flavor, but a habanero could be used in a pinch. For both, this sweetness makes them exceptional hot peppers to pair with fruits, especially tropical fruits. read more