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That was me. I smoked Hungarian paprika and was VERY disappointed in the result. HOWEVER. I packaged it up in an airtight spice bottle and left it on the pantry shelf for a couple of weeks. The change was remarkable. Very smoky taste and aroma. And, it just keeps getting better. I now use it in all my rubs, and Miss Linda uses it in the kitchen.
Whatever you do, don't get PO'ed with it and chuck it. It will improve with age--just like cheese and good wine.