I have been bringing peppered trquila to OF for a few years now. Each batch is different, but I have pretty much settled on habs - though you could use any kind of pod, really. One year I used some chipotles and the effect was like a smoky scotch. I always use Sauza Hornitos, a good quality tequila. Use a harsh one and it will stay harsh, peppers or not. I used to put the peppers in a few months before the event, which is what I did last year - and left the bottle at home when I packed. So I made another batch at about 10:00 in the morning, and by nightfall around the campfire it was fully infused. Then we were, too.... - A