> an acquired taste. 

I visited the Finger Lakes of NY often as a kid, and one of my best memories is visiting a honey stand. We saw live bees at work and bought honey. I acquired the taste for buckwheat honey early on. 

Maple syrup, on the other hand was as common as milk. My wife and her family don't like honey of any sort, being brought up on maple syrup only. I like all of it. I have an extensive honey collection from around the world.

Maple syrup does vary a bit, depending on the method of preparation. Traditionally it is boiled over a wood fire in a rough cabin out of doors, so it can have a smokey caramelized taste. Some is no doubt processed in a more sanitary fashion and tastes pretty bland. 

PLB

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