I've been trying to make a concerted effort to clear out my back stock in 2018 (and have come kinda close), but if I see something new on a grocery store shelf, I can't help but pick it up and check it out. This one seemed more like just coverage when I picked it up, but I don't often see the Peri Peri pepper utilized, so thought it may prove of interest.Not to put too fine a point on it, but not really. This is fairly reminiscent of the Pico Pica hot sauce, in which it tends to add a bit of spice and heat and but not a great amount of flavor. This one can definitely drive the heat factor up if you use too much of it and that also has the side effect of driving its somewhat bitter flavor up to the point where your dish may become less enjoyable, but if you use a moderate amount, it will tend to blend in pretty well with whatever you use it on. It is not of sufficient flavor to use by itself, however, as the taste solo is not really palatable.
As for heat, there is precious little, unless you use a lot of the bottle. But again, that comes with very unwanted side effects. I'd put this maybe on the lower side of the moderate range. I don't think this is a good option to introduce someone to hot sauce who is not a regular eater of it, however. Definitely could be something used in recipes, particularly chili, however, as it can add a nice burst, but without getting too much in the way of the food. It can also be used to accent nicely.
Bottom line: This one gets along well with most food, unless you go crazy with it. Heat level is on the lower side of things, but this is, in no way, a necessary sauce to have around. Just ok overall.
Breakdown:
Heat level: 3
Flavor: 4
Flexibility: 8
Enjoyment to dollar factor: 4
Overall: 5
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