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TABASCO

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

10 bottlesHeat: Mild to SuperhotNotes to explore: garlicky, savory, tangy
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Vinegar-led, thin and splashable, with an aged-pepper bite.

VinegaryTangyPeppery
Flavor & heat
Original Red Pepper Sauce: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 5/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 0/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Pecan-smoked red jalapeños make this a rich companion to grilled food.

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

Long-aged peppers meet white wine vinegar in a smoother variation on the classic style.

AgedTangyPeppery
Flavor & heat
Family Reserve Pepper Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 0/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

A mellow pepper sauce with a distinctly savory garlic emphasis.

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

Crisp jalapeño flavor in a mild green sauce for everyday splashing.

BrightGreen pepperTangy
Flavor & heat
Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 0/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Papaya and mango soften the edges of a brighter, hotter Caribbean-inspired sauce.

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

Roasted tabasco peppers, balsamic vinegar and herbs build a thick, savory sauce.

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

Scorpion peppers take the lead, supported by guava, pineapple and original pepper sauce.

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

Red jalapeños and garlic form a sweet-savory squeeze sauce.

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

A mild, sweet chili sauce suited to dipping and glazing.

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

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