I don't doubt that good growers get good results with flavor additives. IMO, the same good grower is getting those results from their collective regimen more than the additive itself.
I don't doubt that herd additives like molasses affect the regimen positively. I just don't think it translates to taste any more than the npk profile it contains.
And if one finds a flavor amendment that actually transfers as a whole to the product, I'm not sure I'd care to smoke it.
...He always had the best herb!
IMO curing is overrated..
some of the best/tastiest buds i've smoked have been freshly picked and dried
overcured buds because it will be harsh with far less flavor imo