Uh, what?  That's a fuckin lie.  I drink bourbon straight because it tastes good.  My current favorite is knob creek single barrel which is 120 proof.  Everything on earth can be an acquired taste.  Just because you haven't acquired it doesn't mean others haven't.

Also, subs like /r/whisky (and /r/whiskey), /r/bourbon, /r/scotch, etc.. wouldn't exist if people didn't like the taste of alcohol.