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So I must be one of the last chili-heads around not to try anything from the Three Hot Tamales. And from what I have heard the anticipation has been building and building. For me I thought it was almost to the point that my expectations would exceed the final product.
My review for this sauce came unexpectedly. My hot sauce hottie bought some sole filets stuffed with crab, shrimp and scallops. Added to that were some mini red roast potatoes and fresh asparagus. Thankfully Nick’s package came in yesterday and he provided me with a round of premium sauces. Among them was Three Hot Tamales Toxic Tonic Hot Sauce. As I write this it is not available but when it is………..(the sauce is now available for sale on Sweat ‘N Spice here - we have the only remaining unsigned bottles)
Ingredients: Fresh Habanero Peppers, Red Pepper, Cider Vinegar, Spanish Paprika, Black Pepper, Liquid Smoke, Cayenne Seasoning, Cayenne Red Peppers, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder
I admired this sauce 24 hours before opening it. Just looking into the bottle I was impressed at the contents.
So as I was saying we had a great dinner prepared and I couldn’t hold my anticipation any longer. Once everything was prepared I cracked open that bottle and poured it straight onto my plate. The visions within the glass cage did not disappoint.
This sauce poured out perfectly. Viscous enough to avoid frustration and thick enough to scoop up onto a fork.
What followed was a precise hit of balanced flavour and heat unlike many sauces I have tried. It kept the flavour of the fish (which was unreal) but added a new dimension right away in terms of spice and zest. The heat was there but never intruded. It was respectful of the food it joined up with. The heat was quick but was like a friend dropping by for a quick hello and a pleasant chat before leaving on their merry way. I tried it with the potatoes and the same effect came into play. Heck I even put it on asparagus.
This may be THT’s hottest sauce offering and for the average person the heat is more than enough and will satisfy hardcore heat mongers who need their kick. What they have created here is a near perfect balance, of heat, flavour and texture. This bottle will be long gone before this review is posted.
Packaging 9/10 – I can spot this bottle a mile away
Aroma 8/10 – fresh, spicy, smoky
Appearance 10/10 – thick, chunky, intimidating
Taste 9.710 – Bold, respectful and confident
Heat 7.8/10 – Perfect heat level for any chili-head
Overall 9.7/10 – Outstanding – a table essential
Three Hot Tamales, LLC
973-340-0551
Garfield, NJ, 07026
www.threehottamales.com
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I must agree that this stuff is quite tasty! So your review is spot on Anthony. Great job
Bret on 9/11/2006 at 9:58 am said:
Nice Job. And you can get it at JJs if you are going that way.
I’ll be up this afternoon Bret! 
The Cry Baby is one of my favorite sauces, I can’t wait to try this one! Looks great!
Great review Anthony!
Great review. I’m definately excited to try this one!
Wow, that was a great review. I’m sold. I feel a trip to JJ’s coming on… 
Ethan on 9/11/2006 at 11:13 am said:
Wow, that was a great review. I’m sold. I feel a trip to JJ’s coming on…
I’ll be back For !\2 day on friday. Give me a shout when you come up.
Congrats THT for the great review, and you too Anthony!! I just tried my 1st THT hotsauce this morning with breakfast, fantastic !!! I have a ton of new sauce to try all week, looking forward to it !!
Thanks Anthony! Great review!
Everyone still in a coma?
Great review look forward to trying the sauce…
Nice review as always Anthony, this is now on my to try list…and i think I’m officially the last one not to try any THT
For any of you who want to purchase these bottles (which are # and signed) , Nick will have them available as soon as they return from Dallas 
Sporto on 9/11/2006 at 8:45 pm said:
Nice review as always Anthony, this is now on my to try list…and i think I’m officially the last one not to try any THT
Not so fast Sporto! I am also way behind in the new sauce department. But it’s been a busy summer, and I promise to get to the THT’s ASAP! I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews for everything they offer - so it seems I can’t go wrong. The garlic lover’s might have to come first, but this will be second.
Hey ADAM just bite the bullet and get all their stuff at once, it freakin rawks, they have good sauce they are awesome girls they rawk
Mrs.Ryan on 9/12/2006 at 12:21 pm said:
Hey ADAM just bite the bullet and get all their stuff at once, it freakin rawks, they have good sauce they are awesome girls they rawk
Agreed!
Mrs.Ryan on 9/12/2006 at 12:21 pm said:
Hey ADAM just bite the bullet and get all their stuff at once, it freakin rawks, they have good sauce they are awesome girls they rawk
locolunabrian on 9/12/2006 at 12:38 pm said:
Agreed!
Oh go on………..lol
Seriously though, we appreciate all the kind words and want you ALL to know we had a blast this weekend! It far exceeded any expectations we had and loved meeting each and every one of you.
I think at one point “Sanyo” (aka Mrs. Ryan), and Ryan tried to clean out our entire booth!!!
Thanks for the support all! Now go recouperate!
locolunabrian on 9/12/2006 at 12:38 pm said:
Agreed!
Ah, shucks you don’t have to say that….go on….LOL
Anyway, same goes right back to ya all! Thanks for all the support and hope to see you all in NM! Hopefully by then the fog will have lifted from my brain and I will be able to form complete sentences again!
kristi on 9/12/2006 at 1:15 pm said:
Oh go on………..lol
Seriously though, we appreciate all the kind words and want you ALL to know we had a blast this weekend! It far exceeded any expectations we had and loved meeting each and every one of you.
I think at one point “Sanyo” (aka Mrs. Ryan), and Ryan tried to clean out our entire booth!!!
Thanks for the support all! Now go recouperate!
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 1:49 pm said:
Ah, shucks you don’t have to say that….go on….LOL
Anyway, same goes right back to ya all! Thanks for all the support and hope to see you all in NM! Hopefully by then the fog will have lifted from my brain and I will be able to form complete sentences again!
uhhhhhh….ditto lol
Hey everyone had a great time at zestfest what a trip meeting u all.. i dont know about the rest of u guys but im not sure if my liver will ever recover. hope to see u all in new mexico. i think the HSB should get a booth. put wifey in a tiera and have her wave to everyone. u could set up times to meet bloggers. like from 1 to 2 the truth could hurt everyons feelings. from 2 to 3 hov could kiss people. and from 3 to 4 the edge could flex for photos as eric the midget says bye for now!!
LMAO
the edge on 9/12/2006 at 5:50 pm said:
Hey everyone had a great time at zestfest what a trip meeting u all.. i dont know about the rest of u guys but im not sure if my liver will ever recover. hope to see u all in new mexico. i think the HSB should get a booth. put wifey in a tiera and have her wave to everyone. u could set up times to meet bloggers. like from 1 to 2 the truth could hurt everyons feelings. from 2 to 3 hov could kiss people. and from 3 to 4 the edge could flex for photos as eric the midget says bye for now!!
Freakin’ awesome edge! Since DK will be in the house in NM, we could have people pay to watch him in a full fledged gator wrasltin” as well.
THT can where some wet tanks and be the call card girls for each round he goes, and you could be the prize! You’re not just eye candy ya know! lol
LOL
Set the booth up to look like a short bus
How’s everyone doing?
kristi on 9/12/2006 at 6:09 pm said:
Freakin’ awesome edge! Since DK will be in the house in NM, we could have people pay to watch him in a full fledged gator wrasltin” as well.
THT can where some wet tanks and be the call card girls for each round he goes, and you could be the prize! You’re not just eye candy ya know! lol
Every round? You mean I gotta go easy on him? I think I could do that for three rounds, one round for each THT! 
Prize? Not for the winner I hope! I may have to throw the fight! Hmm, the edge for a prize, or lose another finger. Decisions, decisions!
as we all know im functional too
kristi on 9/12/2006 at 6:09 pm said:
Freakin’ awesome edge! Since DK will be in the house in NM, we could have people pay to watch him in a full fledged gator wrasltin” as well.
THT can where some wet tanks and be the call card girls for each round he goes, and you could be the prize! You’re not just eye candy ya know! lol
OMG!!! The visuals are worse then the pics of Huv and Danny Cash swaping spit!
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:26 pm said:
OMG!!! The visuals are worse then the pics of Huv and Danny Cash swaping spit!
So what’cha trying to say? I had at least three good visuals going there!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:25 pm said:
Every round? You mean I gotta go easy on him? I think I could do that for three rounds, one round for each THT!
I know it is a tough one! Hey we can always offer the 5th Tamale as a prize. He looks so hot in that THT tank! Would that work for you DK?
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:30 pm said:
I know it is a tough one! Hey we can always offer the 5th Tamale as a prize. He looks so hot in that THT tank! Would that work for you DK?
NOW we’re talking bad visuals! And I was just about to make dinner! 
the edge on 9/12/2006 at 5:50 pm said:
Hey everyone had a great time at zestfest what a trip meeting u all.. i dont know about the rest of u guys but im not sure if my liver will ever recover. hope to see u all in new mexico. i think the HSB should get a booth. put wifey in a tiera and have her wave to everyone. u could set up times to meet bloggers. like from 1 to 2 the truth could hurt everyons feelings. from 2 to 3 hov could kiss people. and from 3 to 4 the edge could flex for photos as eric the midget says bye for now!!
TOO FUNNY !!!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:33 pm said:
NOW we’re talking bad visuals! And I was just about to make dinner!
But he does have the beer lady’s cell phone number!
Arizona Jack on 9/12/2006 at 6:33 pm said:
TOO FUNNY !!!
Speaking of bad visuals! What’s up Jack!
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:35 pm said:
But he does have the beer lady’s cell phone number!
Beer? You know, he did wear that bus shirt rather well didn’t he!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:36 pm said:
Speaking of bad visuals! What’s up Jack!
Hey AJ, DK and Jodie
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:39 pm said:
Hey AJ, DK and Jodie
What Up BLANE!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:41 pm said:
What Up BLANE!
Doing the work thing… How about you
Maybe at NM, we could have a signed and numbered minature short bus at the show?
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:43 pm said:
Maybe at NM, we could have a signed and numbered minature short bus at the show?
You could make a killing
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:42 pm said:
Doing the work thing… How about you
Doing the “just home from work” thang. Gonna fix some vittles in a few. Just checking in for bit, thought I felt my ears burning!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:44 pm said:
Doing the “just home from work” thang. Gonna fix some vittles in a few. Just checking in for bit, thought I felt my ears burning!
LOL
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:43 pm said:
Maybe at NM, we could have a signed and numbered minature short bus at the show?
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:44 pm said:
You could make a killing
Put a 5hp motor on it and we could at least guarantee some injuries! Short Bus gokart. Get you to drive it with your helmet on and you would look like a shriner on crack!
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:39 pm said:
Hey AJ, DK and Jodie
Hey Blane!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:47 pm said:
Put a 5hp motor on it and we could at least guarantee some injuries!
I could have mini autographed helmets or better yet I could open a booth and sell stickers…. Sweet
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:49 pm said:
I could have mini autographed helmets or better yet I could open a booth and sell stickers…. Sweet
Bret could provide the gas!
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:48 pm said:
Hey Blane!
Hey Jodie, how goes it….. Please leave my stickers alone, Thank you
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:50 pm said:
Bret could provide the gas!
Is it made with corn? it looks like he didn’t get it all refined… 8-o
Gotta go for a few. I have a three course meal planned for this evening. Peanut butter, jelly and banna sandwich! BBAV!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:47 pm said:
Put a 5hp motor on it and we could at least guarantee some injuries!
Like those Jazzy scooters! We could paint it bus yellow and have everyone from the HSB sign it! Then you show up dressed as Gatorman and drive around and save those poor souls who have consumed to much hot suace with Pepto and dairy products! I can see it now……”Gatorman to save the day…….”(Mighty Mouse theme). Hey maybe you can get Captain Capsaicin and be a team! LOL
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:50 pm said:
Hey Jodie, how goes it….. Please leave my stickers alone, Thank you
No, I want your stickers. I will get them one day……..and your helmet too! LOL
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:54 pm said:
Gotta go for a few. I have a three course meal planned for this evening. Peanut butter, jelly and banna sandwich!
My favorite. Just make sure Bubba doesn’t make it for you, I heard he was cleaning the seats of the bus……and from what I heard those seats weren’t pretty!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:54 pm said:
Gotta go for a few. I have a three course meal planned for this evening. Peanut butter, jelly and banna sandwich!
Hey DK, if you really want to clog the arteries, next time make it a peanut butter, BUTTER, jelly and banana sandwich. Good but deadly!
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:55 pm said:
Like those Jazzy scooters! We could paint it bus yellow and have everyone from the HSB sign it! Then you show up dressed as Gatorman and drive around and save those poor souls who have consumed to much hot suace with Pepto and dairy products! I can see it now……”Gatorman to save the day…….”(Mighty Mouse theme). Hey maybe you can get Captain Capsaicin and be a team! LOL
I can just see it now….as it backs up you will hear….”beep beep beep”. LOL
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:56 pm said:
No, I want your stickers. I will get them one day……..and your helmet too! LOL
You just can’t stop at the stickers, you need the helmet too?
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 6:59 pm said:
You just can’t stop at the stickers, you need the helmet too?
We have discussed this already….I am selfish….it is all about me…..LOL
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:59 pm said:
I can just see it now….as it backs up you will hear….”beep beep beep”. LOL
You know its going to happen.
I’m going to ebay to look for a peddle bus
Adam2 on 9/12/2006 at 12:17 pm said:
Not so fast Sporto! I am also way behind in the new sauce department. But it’s been a busy summer, and I promise to get to the THT’s ASAP! I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews for everything they offer - so it seems I can’t go wrong. The garlic lover’s might have to come first, but this will be second.
Yea same here, I wanna just try em all and enjoy!
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 6:59 pm said:
I can just see it now….as it backs up you will hear….”beep beep beep”. LOL
Reminds me me of a joke about a lady in the check out line at Wally World. Her beeper went off and the kid in the cart behind her yelled “LOOK OUT, SHE’S BACKING UP!”
Wait a minute! What were you getting at there Jodie?!
kristi on 9/12/2006 at 6:58 pm said:
Hey DK, if you really want to clog the arteries, next time make it a peanut butter, BUTTER, jelly and banana sandwich. Good but deadly!
That’s desert!
Actually, I’m thinking of Chili Pie! Got the taters and everything!
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 7:01 pm said:
You know its going to happen.
It has to….can’t you just see it…..”On the local side of the news tonight Gatorman arrives at the Sandia hotel with his heroic buddy Captain Capsaicin to save those unfortunate few who ate a little more of the hot stuff then they could handle. GM and CC arrived in a yellow scooter with GM at the helm and CC sitting in the basket looking to help those in need. Who are these moden day heroes and why do they drive a yellow scooter that beeps when it backs up? Will we ever know? Tune in later for more news breaking stories of GM and CC!” :LOL:
DK
Look up item 140026915583 on ebay your going to lose it… I wonder if they sell in bulk?
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 7:10 pm said:
It has to….can’t you just see it…..”On the local side of the news tonight Gatorman arrives at the Sandia hotel with his heroic buddy Captain Capsaicin to save those unfortunate few who ate a little more of the hot stuff then they could handle. GM and CC arrived in a yellow scooter with GM at the helm and CC sitting in the basket looking to help those in need. Who are these moden day heroes and why do they drive a yellow scooter that beeps when it backs up? Will we ever know? Tune in later for more news breaking stories of GM and CC!” :LOL:
This could be bad very bad… A DUI in the little short bus
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 7:15 pm said:
This could be bad very bad… A DUI in the little short bus
Not with me driving, I don’t drink. much. before 6am.
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 7:12 pm said:
DK
Look up item 140026915583 on ebay your going to lose it… I wonder if they sell in bulk?
. 
BLANE on 9/12/2006 at 7:12 pm said:
DK
Look up item 140026915583 on ebay your going to lose it… I wonder if they sell in bulk?
Blane, mail in 5.
DK on 9/12/2006 at 7:21 pm said:
Blane, mail in 5.
Send it to my work… I won’t be home for 5 hours
DK on 9/12/2006 at 6:36 pm said:
Speaking of bad visuals! What’s up Jack!
Gettin started on new jerky tonight for you folks who missed ZF, it went over pretty well I think.
Arizona Jack on 9/12/2006 at 7:42 pm said:
Gettin started on new jerky tonight for you folks who missed ZF, it went over pretty well I think.
You the man AJ… How goes it
Arizona Jack on 9/12/2006 at 7:42 pm said:
Gettin started on new jerky tonight for you folks who missed ZF, it went over pretty well I think.
Hey AJ, thanks again for the jerky. For those of you who haven’t tried it yet, its got a great chew-ability factor and real nice heat! Great to meet you!
kristi on 9/12/2006 at 8:08 pm said:
Hey AJ, thanks again for the jerky. For those of you who haven’t tried it yet, its got a great chew-ability factor and real nice heat! Great to meet you!
You mean you actually opened it?
Had some of this at the show. “O” so good….got one for the collection and one to eat.
If you have never met the THT yet, what an INCREDIBLE group. Love you guys!!!!!!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 8:26 pm said:
You mean you actually opened it?
Oh, heck no, ate some samples. Come on now DK, you know me better than that! Just promise me if I ever get another sample form you it won’t have anything to do with racoon!
kristi on 9/12/2006 at 8:56 pm said:
Oh, heck no, ate some samples. Come on now DK, you know me better than that! Just promise me if I ever get another sample form you it won’t have anything to do with racoon!
That was for a hat! I promise!
But you gave me an idea though!
DK on 9/12/2006 at 9:02 pm said:
That was for a hat! I promise!
But you gave me an idea though!
Idea is now reality. Leroy! You got mail!
eman on 9/12/2006 at 8:45 pm said:
Had some of this at the show. “O” so good….got one for the collection and one to eat.
If you have never met the THT yet, what an INCREDIBLE group. Love you guys!!!!!!
Thanks Eman! The same goes for the three of you too! Michelle, Isabella, and yourslef just rock!
Jodie on 9/12/2006 at 11:34 pm said:
Thanks Eman! The same goes for the three of you too! Michelle, Isabella, and yourslef just rock!
BTW, are you guys coming to NM? If not I will be very heart broken!
Wow, just realised there have been no Huv sightings in last couple days. Also, who was arrested after the game, when AZ Rich, Ryan and myself were waiting for our taxi at Amersuites, 2-3 cop cars pulled up. Any info? I was pretty much partied out and can’t remember, go figure.
Arizona Jack on 9/12/2006 at 11:53 pm said:
Wow, just realised there have been no Huv sightings in last couple days. Also, who was arrested after the game, when AZ Rich, Ryan and myself were waiting for our taxi at Amersuites, 2-3 cop cars pulled up. Any info? I was pretty much partied out and can’t remember, go figure.
Maybe he’s looking for free stuff to come back to the blog…Free Beer?
Anybody heard when Defcon is releasing the latest batch..
BLANE on 9/13/2006 at 12:00 am said:
Maybe he’s looking for free stuff to come back to the blog…Free Beer?
When huvason hears the word free, he usually pops up, lets give it a cpl hours, he’s probably still hungover.
DK, Im gonna introduce my cat ” Brunson” to Betty Lou and Leroy this week, so make sure they are on good manners ok?
Arizona Jack on 9/12/2006 at 11:53 pm said:
Wow, just realised there have been no Huv sightings in last couple days. Also, who was arrested after the game, when AZ Rich, Ryan and myself were waiting for our taxi at Amersuites, 2-3 cop cars pulled up. Any info? I was pretty much partied out and can’t remember, go figure.
I heard ya could of been there 12 dollars ago 
Arizona Jack on 9/12/2006 at 11:53 pm said:
Wow, just realised there have been no Huv sightings in last couple days. Also, who was arrested after the game, when AZ Rich, Ryan and myself were waiting for our taxi at Amersuites, 2-3 cop cars pulled up. Any info? I was pretty much partied out and can’t remember, go figure.
He’s with Mad, ’nuff said.
This sauce is truly amazing. I highly recommend slathering it on an Italian hero - a match made in heaven.
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Nice Job. And you can get it at JJs if you are going that way.