I didn't get the apple flavor, more of the aroma. But, my taste is off. Wife smells the apple so I guess its ok. lol. If she is happy........... I didn't have any harshness or bite with it. Thought it had a sweet taste. Like I was saying in your other thread, go into TinderBox in Charlotte, they have a house apple you might like. And they might be able to direct you somewhere local to get Middleton's Apple. I need to source it here in Salt Lake now. Or, just support a sponsor when I run low.