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Cholula

Get to know Cholula, one bottle at a time. Compare the lineup and make a little room in your pantry.

8 bottlesHeat: Mild to HotNotes to explore: spiced, peppery, tangy
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The familiar pepper blend shifts toward garlic, with mild heat and a savory finish.

GarlickySpicedSavory
Flavor & heat
Chili Garlic Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 4/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Lime gives the signature pepper blend a citrus accent with gentle heat.

CitrusyTangyPeppery
Flavor & heat
Chili Lime Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 5/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Sweet smoked peppers give the classic spice blend a darker, grill-friendly direction.

SmokySweetSpiced
Flavor & heat
Chipotle Hot Sauce: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: 4/5; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A hotter variation of the original árbol-and-piquín recipe.

PepperySpicedSavory
Flavor & heat
Extra Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Jalapeño and poblano peppers bring green flavor and a lively, moderate kick.

Green pepperZestyHerbal
Flavor & heat
Green Pepper Hot Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Árbol and piquín peppers give this familiar table sauce its savory, spiced character.

PepperyTangySpiced
Flavor & heat
Original Hot Sauce: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 2/5; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Agave tequila and lime bring a cocktail-friendly twist to Mexican peppers.

CitrusyTangySpiced
Flavor & heat
Reserva Tequila & Lime Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Pineapple juice balances habanero peppers for a sweet tropical take on Cholula.

PineappleTropicalSweet heat
Flavor & heat
Sweet Habanero Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

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