“Too many cookies and milk I think, has left good ol’ Santa a bit in the pink. Keep an eye on him now, you better not blink, or all he will leave is a really big stink.”
Ugh. I really wanted to hate this. And truth be told I am sure this will be making its way into a pile of stockings come Christmas. Now the bad part about this is that it is going to get the recognition it doesn’t deserve, but and I stress strongly, BUT, if there is a good point, the sauce is not that bad. But very far from great. Borderline good is what it deserves. Now lets find out why.
You see, it is the same sauce I did a review for a few months ago. You may recall the “Don’t Piss me Off” Review. Exact same sauce, different label.
Ingredients: Habanero Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Salt and Vegetable Gum
And since that review I did, I still stick to what I say. The sauce won’t touch much more than pizza, a splash on wings or a dose on some Mac n’ Cheese. It’s heavy on the vinegar but doesn’t have a lethal vinegar bite. The heat is medium and the viscosity is very watery.
The novelty label on this was pretty ridiculous. Even after a few beers I still found it stupid. I just hate to see all the premium sauce that were passed up because this had a crappy holiday label. You would think this company would capitalize on an Easter Sauce and a D-Day sauce as well. I guess time will tell. This sauce is going to get a passing mark because it barely deserves it. But I hope more and more people are reading this and will realize that if you bought this you aren’t helping out the sauce maker that is striving for flavour perfection.
Maybe the makers of this sauce are reading this. I hope you are. You can only fool the general public for so long. Either ante up your novelty into something worthy or make a quality sauce instead of scooping out hab gruel to fill your pockets.
Packaging 2/10 – Rudolph would crap on it
Aroma 5/10 – Water, Vinegar, Habanero
Appearance 5/10 – Water, Vinegar Habanero
Taste 5.5/10 – Water, Vinegar, Habanero
Heat 5/10 – Santa won’t notice it
Overall 5.5/10 – Skip this for a stocking stuffer and get something of flavorful quality for your favourite chili-head
Made for:
www.risquehotsauce.com
www.funnyhotsauce.com
(That is all the information the bottle had and the sites don’t work).
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haha! Preach on brother!
Amen!!
A sauce should have more depth than the label, I totally agree.
If you want to purchase some “Novelty Christmas Hot Sacues”, at least pay Danny Cash and the boys a visit. As we all know, his sauces are tried and true!
At least it has a catchy slogan….
Uncle Big on 12/15/2006 at 11:10 am said:
Amen!!
A sauce should have more depth than the label, I totally agree.
( NO COMMENT ) What the heck remember I sell Hot Sauce. I have sold Over 300 Xmas labels in 2 weeks not one had to do with the sauce sorry. All labels.
BRET on 12/15/2006 at 4:30 pm said:
( NO COMMENT ) What the heck remember I sell Hot Sauce. I have sold Over 300 Xmas labels in 2 weeks not one had to do with the sauce sorry. All labels.
I agree Bret, novelty is a big seller this time of year. I’m just saying I would rather pick up Danny’s Christmas pack, knowing that there is some palatable sauces in the bottles, than pick up a bottle of peppery p*ss water with Santa on it.
We make up our own gift baskets at Christmas and they sell very well. They are full of Marie Sharp’s, Melinda’s, THT, Droolin’, etc and I know that when they open it on Christmas day, they are going to like what they are tasting.
I sell hot sauce too dontchaknow. I don’t have near as many labels in my store as you (400 or so) but I know what moves and what doesn’t move in my market.
The novelty sauce sales pale in comparison to the THT, Danny Cash, Droolin’ Devil and Hatari products. 3/4 of the people ask me, “cool label, but how does it taste?” I’m not going to lie to them and say, “it’s good” if it’s crap even if Rudolf is sneering on the the label.
However, we do sell a sh*tload of Wake the F*ck Up Coffee, so go figure.
I’m just saying taste has to account for something, as Brian also commented in a roundaboutway above, especially when you’re a small market retailer like me. I can’t sell a crappy sauce in good conscience and expect a repeat customer.
Just my thoughts….
Uncle Big on 12/15/2006 at 4:41 pm said:
I agree Bret, novelty is a big seller this time of year. I’m just saying I would rather pick up Danny’s Christmas pack, knowing that there is some palatable sauces in the bottles, than pick up a bottle of peppery p*ss water with Santa on it.
We make up our own gift baskets at Christmas and they sell very well. They are full of Marie Sharp’s, Melinda’s, THT, Droolin’, etc and I know that when they open it on Christmas day, they are going to like what they are tasting.
I sell hot sauce too dontchaknow. I don’t have near as many labels in my store as you (400 or so) but I know what moves and what doesn’t move in my market.
The novelty sauce sales pale in comparison to the THT, Danny Cash, Droolin’ Devil and Hatari products. 3/4 of the people ask me, “cool label, but how does it taste?” I’m not going to lie to them and say, “it’s good” if it’s crap even if Rudolf is sneering on the the label.
However, we do sell a sh*tload of Wake the F*ck Up Coffee, so go figure.I’m just saying taste has to account for something, as Brian also commented in a roundaboutway above, especially when you’re a small market retailer like me. I can’t sell a crappy sauce in good conscience and expect a repeat customer.
Just my thoughts….
I agree 100%. When someone ask me I tell them the same thing. That way I can get 2 sales out of them. LOL
BRET on 12/15/2006 at 5:13 pm said:
I agree 100%. When someone ask me I tell them the same thing. That way I can get 2 sales out of them. LOL
I’ll be making another trip to JJ’s soon after the New Year, Bret, I’ll keep ya posted on the co-packing thing.
BRET on 12/15/2006 at 5:13 pm said:
I agree 100%. When someone ask me I tell them the same thing. That way I can get 2 sales out of them. LOL
Bret did you ever get my email? I sent it via remote mail and it’s been iffy on delivery. Let me know.
And yes, repeat customers are a thing of beauty. Honestly is the best policy me thinks.
Were with Uncle Big & Bret on this one!
Our sales have been huge this past 2 weeks, and people are wanting to buy hot sauce gifts that will be used, not wind up in the garbage or sit in the back of the fridge for 2 years.
Much better chance of those people receiving the hot sauces visiting our store and making purchases for themselves in the future.
R&R
Fire n Spice
Arizona Jack on 12/15/2006 at 5:22 pm said:
I’ll be making another trip to JJ’s soon after the New Year, Bret, I’ll keep ya posted on the co-packing thing.
COOL
Bret on 12/15/2006 at 10:35 pm said:
COOL
I’ll be out there too!!! Whats your day off…?
BLANE on 12/15/2006 at 10:36 pm said:
I’ll be out there too!!! Whats your day off…?
What the hell is a day off. Wed are may half day
Bret on 12/15/2006 at 10:35 pm said:
COOL
BLANE on 12/15/2006 at 10:36 pm said:
I’ll be out there too!!! Whats your day off…?
I’m trying to make a swing by myself. We should try and schedule the same time at JJ’s
huvason on 12/16/2006 at 8:33 am said:
I’m trying to make a swing by myself. We should try and schedule the same time at JJ’s
Sounds great Huv
Bret, make sure and order lots of beer and a designated driver for us
Arizona Jack on 12/16/2006 at 10:11 am said:
Bret, make sure and order lots of beer and a designated driver for us
Sounds like a plan…. We where planning on going to CaJohns for a weekend….
huvason on 12/16/2006 at 8:33 am said:
I’m trying to make a swing by myself. We should try and schedule the same time at JJ’s
You all get your dates together and see if we can plane a demo at the store maybe see if Mr CaJohn’s could come down and Play.
BRET on 12/16/2006 at 11:29 am said:
You all get your dates together and see if we can plane a demo at the store maybe see if Mr CaJohn’s could come down and Play.
Sounds like a plan !!! I’ll get with Blane and Huv.
Later gang, 1/2 day at work today and a party tonight, I’ll check back tommorow.
BLANE on 12/16/2006 at 11:12 am said:
Sounds like a plan…. We where planning on going to CaJohns for a weekend….
BRET on 12/16/2006 at 11:29 am said:
You all get your dates together and see if we can plane a demo at the store maybe see if Mr CaJohn’s could come down and Play.
Me too. Planning on visiting John, and then hopefully Bret.
huvason on 12/16/2006 at 12:19 pm said:
Me too. Planning on visiting John, and then hopefully Bret.
Should be a fun time…. When is everyone thinking so we can get a ideal?
Maybe its me, but pigs will be flying before I eat a sauce with colon in the title. Speaking of which, i walked into a GNC supplement store with Clint the other day. They had a whole rack of different products called colon cleaners. Maybe its just me but maybe this is a spicier rendition of the former.
Daniel on 12/21/2006 at 4:09 am said:
Maybe its me, but pigs will be flying before I eat a sauce with colon in the title. Speaking of which, i walked into a GNC supplement store with Clint the other day. They had a whole rack of different products called colon cleaners. Maybe its just me but maybe this is a spicier rendition of the former.
Toilet humor sauce is ewwwww in my opinion.
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