So I haven’t had a traditional ZSXZ technically haha. All the examples I’ve tried have been unsmoked. I know it is hard to compare just one experience, but I think this one is not quite as much my style as some of the unsmoked versions I’ve had. That said, I definitely enjoy it and it is very unique with the piney flavor! Much more potent smell and flavor than the unsmoked version.
Moderate sweetness (in that umami teriyaki beef jerky kind of way). No astringency or bitterness. Mouthfeel is nothing special. Fairly complex. The roast is well done!
Flavors: Beef jerky, meat, pine, roast, umami, teriyaki, sweet
Flavors: Meat, Pine, Roasty, Sweet
