poem question

[rodlox]

What has been lost, none wish to lose again;
Who would not slay the wind and noose the moon
If that was needed? I have tasted loss and
Would sunder my treasured Hammer to never know that flavor again.
Verily I would loose the wolves of winter,
Break bread with fire, if it meant the safety
Of those I love.

What would be a good word to replace/substitute "flavor" with?