I agree...I've been back into it for years now after taking a long break. The smoke of today isn't as tasty, imo, and for me, as part of the whole experience, taste is extremely important. I'll even go as far as to say that I'd sacrifice potency for taste/aroma. That's why now, as opposed to the late 60's early 70's when I relied on my connection to secure product, I grow my own...I only wish I'd had the forsight to hang on to some of the beans that came loaded in those tasty columbian nugs...