There are very few things that Joe and I don’t share with regard to taste. One of the things that Joe doesn’t really like, though, is tomato juice in any form. Thus, I had the extreme pleasure of taking on this review on my own. When the care package arrived from Big Dawg Salsa, Joe just handed them over and smiled. Darn. You mean I have to drink a Bloody Mary…twice? To this I said, “No problem.”

Toriduck comes in two different flavors: Original and Hot & Spicy. Bear in mind that this is not just the distinction between mild and spicy. They really do have two different flavors.

Original: The Original is one of the best Bloody Mary mixes I’ve ever tried, and I’ve tried quite a few. It is definitely hearty and savory, with a nice peppery taste and a nice balance of Worcestershire sauce, two hallmarks of the Bloody Mary. It’s definitely easy to drink and I found myself wanting a much bigger bottle for seconds.

Hot & Spicy: I expected that this sauce would be the same flavor with much added heat. That just wasn’t the case. While Habanero peppers are technically the only added ingredient, the savoriness took a hit with the increased ingredient and heat. The heat, while being very, very appropriate for the best of all Bloody Marys, really is the focal point of this mix. This is in contrast to the perfect combination of juice and spices in the original.

Now, I want to be clear and state that I by no means disliked the Hot & Spicy mix. I think both are exceptional mixes. My preference is definitely the Original, though. If you like really spicy drinks, don’t hesitate to go for the Hot & Spicy. In the end, I preferred the mellow taste over the burn my lips off. Choose which best fits your style. You won’t go wrong with either one.

The official announcement of this product release:

Proudly announcing the introduction of ToriDuck Bloody Mary Mix~
Made in the heart of Texas!

The new ToriDuck Bloody Mary Mix is finally here in 32oz. size~

www.toriduck.com

Both Hot & Spicy and Original with an amazing story.
ToriDuck (Claudia Horton ) was my very best friend who passed away unexpectedly. She LOVED her Bloody Mary’s HOT and there wasn’t anything out there….So we went to the kitchen and after numerous tries finished “Her” perfect Mix~
Claudia’s “ToriDuck” Bloody Mary Mix has taken over a year, getting the flavor and the logo “perfect.” We worked a lot of her life in the pictures on the label in remembrance of her.(the tattoo heart is her children’s initials). I hope you get a chance to check out the website…

-Candy