This blend takes the southwest base and finishes it with earthy smoky notes.  It uses chipotle and a few other accents to take your gustatory senses deep into the desert.  It certainly has a little heat to it coming in at about 5/10 on my personal heat scale (less than a raw jalapeño, but more than a bell pepper).  I like this blend on steak or chicken.  It adds a real kick to roasted potatoes or a little southwest feel to a breakfast burrito.