The Last Dab: Apollo | Hot Ones Hot Sauce Reviews

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“As a gimmick for a stream, I alternated between bites of The Last Dab XXX and Apollo each time I died on Doom Eternal. I noticed when compared to XXX, Apollo is a healthy step up in heat and hits you right away (and all the way through your tract). Post-game, my stomach hurt, having 'dabbed' a bit more than I probably should have. So, you know, probably don't eat an entire meal with it unless you have an iron stomach. Despite being very hot, it's pretty tastey. It has a loose marinara-like texture and the strong vinegar taste up front gives way to the pepper's actual flavor a moment or two later. Highly recommended for Spice Lords, moderation advised. Don't lick your lips.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Let em first say I was not very impressed with the Last Dab XXX to MUCH CUMIN it ruined the flavor...though i still rated it high based on Heat!! I was Skeptical of the newest Last Dab until i read it was just All Apollo Pepper and Vinegar NO CUMIN..Thank DOG. This Sauce is fantastic from the moment you take off the protective seal and crack open that fresh bottle..the intense pepper aroma stings your nostrils and immediately makes my mouth water (i guess I'm like Pavlov's Dog) i could tell this was no XXX this is the real deal a Super Hot sauce that was made the way it is supposed to be...minimalist style. I dove in with a half a teaspoon ...the first thing i noticed was the sweet , then the fruitiness of the peppers hit me followed by a Saturn V rocket blast of heat...it is sublime in its intensity and mellowness a strange combo i know...but while it is cosmic hot it is not Piercing like other sauces that lack flavor and only have punch. The heat doesn't last long as the booster falls off, what remains is a galaxy of flavors and a subtle lingering after burn. I am ready to take another trip with Apollo...it has the Right Stuff!!!!”

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Posted 5 years ago

JoshuaChrist

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“An absolutely perfect combo of insane heat and great flavor. Hot enough to melt a hole into the sun, with a bright floral/fruit flavor that keeps you coming back for more. Cant say enough about this sauce. Well Done!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Thank the pepper pixies for delivering this bottle of awesomeness. Flavor, heat, sweat, and the awesome anticipation and reaction when sharing.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Absolutely great sauce. Very very hot though, this is no joke! This sauce hits you in about 5 seconds and tortures your tongue for 5-10-15-20 minutes possibly. I love the show and this is a great addition to the lineup! Subscription box is a must!!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“So I was a little apprehensive at first, but very excited and couldn't wait to get this in the post. Like most things with me, pleasure and fear are a blurred line, but let's stick to the sauce. I was worried that it would be too hot to enjoy but I was pleasantly surprised, the heat is manageable*. You have a taste and you almost instantly get the quick fire starter feeling on the tongue and gums. You also get this great flavor of fruit, pepper, and earth, wow quite nice. Then it hits you, "oh ok, we are going to burn for a while, I see you!" I had ordered pizza and started just dousing it on my pizza. The more I put, the more I wanted. The heat started getting out of control and I really needed to use a safe word. After about 5 to 10 minutes, I was back on earth (which sadly was still in 2020, but I digress). Everything seemed fine and I went about night. Well fast forward to about midnight and as I lie in bed, I notice a section of my insides felt like there was a campfire burning, that went on for hours keeping me awake. Maybe having almost half the bottle in a sitting wasn't so genius? Anyway, I took it to the office the following day and killed myself again, yup I'm that guy. Anyway bon appetite!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Have not reviewed it yet, I believe the 5 minute warning will start the process of RIGOR MORTIS for myself. For years I have been saying “if you can extract the habanero flavor and cut three quarters of the heat you have made something that everyone could enjoy “. My son grew habanero’s over the summer; we came up with jelly that kicks ass. Give me a text if you’re interested.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“The previous last dab doesn't hold a candle to this one in my opinion. I loved every second of this ride. The heat was perfect. hot enough to satiate the pepper beast within, but not leave me sniveling with snot running down my face- like when mom picks up the wooden cooking utensil. 10/10 will put on everything, and will be buying another. great flavor, great heat. I'm not the type to leave reviews but I had to for the Apollo. This is the kind of sauce that buys you dinner before it bends you over. Great job guys.”

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Posted 5 years ago