The same as every thing else potatoes are subjective what you like I may not and vice versa, that is why there are so many varieties. In work we have so many varieties throughout the year, must be close to 15 different varieties. Each has their own particular texture, taste and time when they are at their peak.
Potatoes take a lot of their taste from the ground they are grown in, the ph of the soil, temperature, rainfall and weather will all have a bearing on how the final article will cook and taste. Many years ago I tried International Kidneys (Jersey royals) They were a disaster, broke