I have Chestnut, and I bought it right out of the shoot when it came out, BECAUSE is touted Latakia.
One reviewer we know gave it 4*.
I have Rattray's Marlin Flake too.
The same reviewer gave IT 3*.
And the same reviewer gave EMP 2* 
The question is why? And here is the answer:
I also don't rate according to my personal taste.
I knew that your rates were objective rather than being subjective. Totally support the idea.