The label doesn't "wow" me at all, although it does hint at a rustic Latin feeling. The color is a bit of a pale orange for my taste, explained by the inclusion of carrots in the ingredient list. One thing I've discovered on our hot sauce journey together is that carrots are a much more common ingredient in the sauces than I expected.
The consistency might fool you, as it did me, at first. Swishing it in the bottle, it appeared to move like a very thin sauce, much to my chagrin. However, upon pour (dripper insert included this time to help control flow), I noticed that the sauce was much more hefty than I predicted. I'd say slightly gelatinous but that word may have a negative connotation to some minds. Also, there are visible chunks of ingredients in the sauce; not big ones, but the presence is noted upon pour.
In examining flavor, I was surprised to not detect any carrot, save for a bit of fresh sweetness. I definitely taste citrus as well as my beloved garlic leading to a tangier taste, rather than a particularly savory one. This is not a tremendously layered or complex tasting sauce but it leaves a nice and happy imprint on one's tongue.
The sauce is hotter than I expected up initial taste, though once one becomes accustomed to it, it's quite mild. It has an immediate, front of the tongue burn that lingers for a minute or so. Not painful in a negative way but you'll unmistakably know it's there. It also leaves a lip burn that also lingers. Again, not in a negative way but more of a positive stimulation of the tongue and lip.
The best part of this sauce may be its price tag at $3.99 for a 5 ounce bottle. This sauce is good for spicing up most food amenable to condiments, including burgers, nachos, pizza (which is particularly good with Melinda's Original Habanero Pepper Sauce), and my ever-present tacos. I would call this sauce more of a positive accent to a meal than a central taste experience. Definitely something I'd recommend exploring.
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