Packaging: Sweet and something different. Both the #2 and #1 are packaged what I think are small ‘old school’ liquid medicine bottles. The label and logo are ideal for the product. Each lid is covered with one layer of wax, aka. Blair’s Reserve style. The #2 was signed by a silver ink pen by the Creator and numbered in code on the bottom of the bottle. I think that adds an awesome personal touch. Both bottles have the same ingredients list (Peppers, Vinegar, Butter, Salt, Spices), but you’ll notice through tasting that #1 adds extract. (Which IS written on the front #1 label.) The #2 sauce is 8 oz and the # 1 is a mere 4 oz. I do not think any changes should be made to the packaging (well, maybe just more sauce) and thus give these two a close to perfect 9 out of 10. As a collector, it’s a unique addition. I almost hated cutting into the wax to open a bottle…but it’s fun to pretend it’s like how opening an expensive Blair’s Reserve would be.

Coloring/Temperament: Love it. Pours only after shaking the bottle. Orange in color. #1 is darker in color and more difficult to completely blend due to the small bottle. Regardless, these are attractive sauces. Wonderful scent too. Make sure you refrigerate both of these; they contain dairy products. 10 out of 10.

Consistency: Both are faultless; thick enough to get a sufficient amount in every bite. #1 shows some oil around the sauce when left to settle. I assume it’s the oil from the extract. 10 out of 10.

Heat: Wow and WoAhh. #2 is an impeccably created wing (and lamb) sauce. Buttery heat, just enough for ALL, and I mean ALL to enjoy a flavor filled buttery-tasting hot sauce. The #2 is perfect to award everybody to a delicious heat. NO, #2 is NOT chillehead hot. It’s a pleasant heat; and heavenly. I personally love the #2 heat level, mostly due to the buttery taste. #2 heat is not too hot for the average Tabasco user, actually it’s better! BUT, the #1 IS heat filled. Not too overly ‘extracted’; the flavor is still apparent. I’d just say not to give your grandma some DEFCON #1. 24 out of 25

Taste: I had my ex-girlfriend taste some Defcon Condition 2; she LOVED it. Her exact quote was, “This is how hot sauce should taste.” #2 is THE perfect wing sauce. It’s a lovely taste of buttery goodness. It lacks the overly ‘black pepper’ taste of Wing Time, but that’s what makes it so lip-smacking. Condition #1 is HOT. I think it loses that heavenly taste only to add that hot heat heads are looking for.

The DEFCON Creator has done a miraculous job and he really knows his material. You’ll really learn some stuff from his posts on www.thehotpepper.com.

If you haven’t tried these sauces, you would only be doing yourself a flavor in buying some! DEFCON #2 Wing Sauce will be added to my all time favorites (replacing Wing Times Super Hot.)

Packaging 9/10
Coloring / Temperament 10/10
Consistency 15/15
Heat 24/25
Taste 39/40
Overall 97 /100

Enjoy Life
-thakswet

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