I have liked the old version of Blair’s Q Heat since the first time I tasted it. It’s my favorite salad dressing of all time, and a great dipping sauce for bread. For any Ann Arbor natives out there, it’s very similar to chipate [tag]hot sauce[/tag] but with a nice kick.
So, with the introduction of the new version, I had been lamenting the fact that I won’t be able to get one of my old favorites anymore. But, as with many things in life, as one door closes, another intriguing possibility opens.
Ingredients: Soybean Oil, purified water, fresh mango, cane sugar, habanero chilies, white vinegar, cayenne chilies, unsulphered molasses, citric acid, garlic powder and Vitamin C
Now, that’s a vastly superior ingredients list than the previous version – truly more of an exotic gourmet sauce, which is what Blair seems to be aiming for.
On First Taste
Blair’s updated Habanero Mango is much more alive than the old version. Fresh tasting and refreshing, the primary sensation is an enveloping sweetness mingled with the flavor of fresh orange habanero. The molasses, cane sugar and fruit blend together perfectly to create a harmonious sugary taste that is at once succulent and soft, a natural sweetness that’s a welcome departure from the tired norm of white sugar.
On Food
I gave Blair’s Habanero Mango a go on a breakfast sandwich, eggs and sausage on a croissant. The sauce poured well, stuck nicely to the eggs, and added terrific flavor. As with all the other Q Heats I’ve tried, this sauce begs to be used, used, and used some more. My meal ended up being more sauce than sandwich, and I loved every bite of it.
In Conclusion
While the original Mango Habanero Q Heat won’t ever be replaced as a salad dressing in my book, the new look Habanero Mango Q Heat is overall better tasting and far more versatile. This is a sauce you can eat directly, put on top of virtually anything, or add as an ingredient to the most gourmet of dishes. I enjoy the entire Q Heat line, and this stands out as the clear winner of the group, and as another exception effort by Blair.
Overall Rating: 9.4 out of 10
Other Blair’s Q Heat Reviews:
Chipotle Slam 1
Chipotle Slam 2
Jalapeno Tequila 1
Jalapeno Tequila 2
Written by John
Nick Lindauer founded Hot Sauce Blog in 2004, making it one of the internet's very first hot sauce review sites. After 20+ years of tasting, reviewing, and attending every major fiery foods event in the country, he's back behind the keyboard covering the hot sauce world he helped build.
15 responses to “Review: Blair’s Q Heat, Habanero Mango”
Nice review John. I would have like to seen it a bit hotter! Also, I thought the cane sugar was a bit too much. Would have less can sugar and more Mango flavor. Definitely a keeper though – I agree.
I like the pictures!
Huvason,
You’re right about the heat lacking, but for a sweet, good tasting sauce I can overlook that. Can always kick it up with a drop of 3AM, I guess.
Nice review John
I’ve been meaning to buy some of this stuff for a while now and have never got round 2 it. I’ll have to give it a try soon though. By the sounds of it, it’s pretty good. I’ve got some 3am kickin round 2 if it needs any extra kick
you need to review blairs sudden death sauce
This is one of my favorite sauces of all-time. GREAT, great flavor.
Chad,
Ask and you shall recieve.
Review: Blair’s Sudden Death
I have never been too keen with anything mango in it. But there seems to be quite a few sauces containing it. So I cannot hold off for much longer! Maybe I will give this one a try first
This sauce is awsome, the wife and I grilled some shrimp on the Barbie Tuesday night and doused them with this sauce. Too hot for her, but what a great mango taste, with of course a nice bite.
No thanks to mango sauces. This is only one of the two I’ve tried….no matter. Just not my thing I suppose, but to each their own.
Nothing like a healthy prostate. Did you see the serving size though…looks like i must pick up the pace.
Cheffy,
I hadn’t thought of using it as a grilling sauce, but that sounds like a great idea. It seems to have te consistency to stick to stuff; I’ll have to try that.
I think I’m going to try some stir fry with this. Anything Mango reminds me of Thai food for some reason.
Excellent review. I’m now dying to try this. Admittedly I prefer the hotter stuff, and though I don’t have any 3AM (yet) I can always add a few drops of Sudden Death if I feel the need for more heat. I’ve got Mega Death being shipped now, if that isn’t too “extracty” I may add some of that, but this sauce sounds delish to be sure.