Just to echo some comments on here. Now in the 20+ of roasters I’ve tried. Some of the tasting notes have been very accurate, some have been vaguely on point and some I suspect just marketing.
I have found though the companies that have done the best descriptors, have tended to garner my repeat business. What I mean is the ones that have allowed me to build a trust of what their notes mean in the cup have allowed me to return and purchase various single origins to my taste and preference.
I also think technique, equipment, water, grinder have all had major effect on the tasting notes. I usually run every bean through multiple tried and tested recipes, ratios and brewing methods (available to me) and then I make an informed choice by the end of a 1kg bag of what I thought of it.
I’ve started now focusing mainly on my favourites and exploring their range and even some blends.
In the end use it as a guide and judge everything whether you want another cup of it the next day 🤪