i don't know what i expected it to taste like, but it doesn't taste like much. the thing is that i'm getting the same thing from the mustard, and i'm concluding it might be the source.
regardless, i might be better off just buying a fresh cayenne pepper, and boosting the amount of actual red pepper.
like i say, i need to try a few things...but i think the paprika is likely to get struck out, at least.