I do like my horseradish too, the frig always has a bottle. For good horseradish I go to the Polish store for the imported variety and am never disappointed. To get the hot stuff the fresh root is best, for cutting and flavor I use sour cream and honey. Hot is an odd term since it affects the nose the most and not your tongue. Your correct Tekebo about potency and time, so if you like it hot eat it up quickly. Nothing like horseradish on a good piece of Kielbasa, they dance well together.