Challenging Smite Cinderhulk Taric Top and Jungle has some serious potential.

http://matchhistory.oce.leagueoflegends.com/en/#match-details/OC1/87733842/200276954?tab=stats

Take into account the Flat Armor Shred on W that scales with Armor, the Aura that grants Armor to Allies which scales with Armor, the Damage that scales with Armor.

Take into account how spammable his skills are with 40% CDR and his Passive which reduces Cooldowns by 2 seconds. (Oh, and did I mention that his Passive also does Magic Damage which scales with Taric's Armor?)

Take into account his Q coupled with Spirit Visage which heals him for close to 700 HP every few seconds.

EDIT 1: And also his point-and-click stun that is also in a pretty low Cooldown from his CDR and Passive. EDIT 2: Getting ganked without Flash really isn't that bad. You can simply stun (and/or Smite) the most threatening player in the 2v1 then heal if you need to. Although, I would advise players not to put themselves in overly risky situations before you get your Cinderhulk and parts for your Frozen Heart.