i've gotta say no it hasnt in my experience,hash made using exclusivly NL5 hasnt tasted anthing like NL5 buds.i think the CWE technique wash's the flavour out(if that makes any sense)like raw veg tastes different to cooked veg .the hash's of old (afghan,marroc,0'0,nepal,hindu,etc)all taste much better,but their not usually anyware near as strong.I guess the old silk screen extraction is a trade off between taste and strength.i dont think CWE catches any of the taste just the thc