Aw, I missed all the fun and name calling,,,DAMN!
Some years ago, it was observed by a food maker in testing that people would find a difference in testing their new products. Even if the product was the same in all testing! They asked several well know Universities why this maybe happening. Several of the Universities Physc dept's took up the question.
It was found that given the task to find a difference. The brain would find one, even if none existed!
Now look at applying that finding, to how many would to smoking flushed or unflushed. Beginning to understand my point?
To even challenge that idea of a difference. It would have to be a dbl blind study. You could not know what was what and that all your question would be was "What do you think" of each one. There would have to be at least 2 of each, and you could never know which one your testing, or for what your testing it for. They would have to each be presented at least 6 times and in various orders/combinations
Finding a difference is easy - the brain is hardwired TO find one! Even if it's not there!
BTW.......In the HT cups, they have a rating for "flush" in the judging. Unflushed, but well cured has won cups! The presenters, or growers - don't tell them it's not when submitted !!
I'm not saying "your wrong" ! Only supplying you with actual science on the subject. With that in hand, you maybe able to reach a more informed understanding.
As always, please do what makes YOU happy when you grow !