The consistency is nice and thick, not runny like Tabasco-style sauces. However, it's not so thick as to be a terribly slow pour. I think this is a nice middle ground of viscosity that can match many dishes without altering the textures of them.
The color is not as red as I would have thought that it might be. Rather, it's almost a dull yellowish orange. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of this part. I rarely say this, but I think the sauce might have benefited from some tomato sauce in the mix, or even some food coloring to change the hue. Maybe I'm nitpicking here but the color affected my initial reaction to this product.
In the flavor category, the spice is met with some bit of citrus. It has an almost floral feeling on the tongue. There was also a hint of something that I couldn't identify until I looked at the ingredient list: mustard brought out by mustard seeds in the mix.While I don't normally go for this sort of a profile in hot sauce, it is nice considering the heat.
The heat is obviously my end criteria on any sauce. I'll tell you that the name isn't kidding. In my first sample of this sauce, I attempted to taste too much at once and I paid for it. The heat is intense and was focused at the center of the tongue, although the tip of my tongue tingled for a while after my first foray. Another after effect was that my lips hurt and were left slightly numb.
In summation, I like the flavor of the sauce and the intense heat. The color, not so much. But at just shy of $8.00 to order, I'm glad to have it in my collection. In fact, I'm going to put it on the tacos I'm about to cook for dinner.
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