Taste is very subjective. I too wanted something that tases like those old stinkies, but not sweet. There is going to be a sweet tase to about everything but depending on your battery voltage + atty/carto Ohms will enhance the taste of the liquid. Also nic mg at higher levels produce a better TH. I for one wanted to try allot of fruity flavors when I first stated. I found I don't like any of them today, but might just change my mind when I get my Reo fired up this week hopefully. Some vendors list what some of their juice are patterned after. USA mix to me is a mild/light smoke flavor. Some like a cuban cigar flavor, and it seems alot like the RY4. I'm concentrating on menthol and Carolina Crush is my go-to all day vape currently. You being in ID, check out Rocky Mountain Vapors for good flavors/descriptions + good pricing & fast shipping. Its been said that finding your favorite flavor is one of the toughest things. I agree, but there are allot of flavors so try-em all when you can.