Cholula

Cholula is made in Mexico by blending native Arbol and Pequin peppers with an array of regional spices. It ranks relatively high on the Scoville scale but flavor-wise, it tastes more closely to a taco sauce than hot sauce. Cholula is a light orange color and is denser than normal hot sauces with a consistency similar to buffalo. When choosing a hot sauce for daily use, Cholula will not be your go-to.

Rating: 3.3 / 5 heat average by taste-testers

Price: $5.69 for a 12 fl oz bottle

Scoville scale: 3,600 SHU (scoville heat units)