Bourbon barbecue sauce

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Cups Chopped Yellow or White Onions
• 2 Bunches Scallions, chopped
• 1 Head of Garlic, crushed and chopped
• 2 Cups (packed) Brown Sugar, Rapadura or Jaggery
  
• 12 oz (2 small cans) Tomato Paste
• 1 Cup Ketchup (homemade or store bought)
  
• 1 Cup Dijon Mustard
• 1 Cup Water
• 1/2 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 Cup Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Apple Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder OR
  2-3 drops Cumin Essential Oil
  
• 1 1/2 Cups Bourbon Whiskey
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
  

spice rub

• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon