All liquor has an acquired taste component to it. That’s why they make Chevys and Fords. And some of us prefer high performance vehicles.
I’m very glad you don’t like ‘vulin. It can be hard to come by. ;D
And you can have all the Lagavulin.
That's what makes horse races.
Makers Mark was my favorite bourbon, btw, until I ran across Woodford Reserve. I gave my dad a bottle, and he likes it too!