coxdr: I only started drinking for the first time a few months ago and haven't tried tequila yet but I imagine I will sooner or later.
It's... very different. It's a set of flavors unlike any other I've encountered and I believe 9 times out of 10 I'd find them unpleasant, but for someone who truly enjoys tequila I can see why and I can also see why no other beverage or food will satisfy the craving for that particular taste.
As far as spirits go I enjoy sipping a good bourbon, I love beer of kinds, hell in this summer weather even a nice dry vodka martini is refreshing but tequila... tequila is very intense.
Some spirits like gin or rum I can't stand - tequila is one of those that while, more often than not I don't enjoy it, I can appreciate what others see in it and its nuances. Do yourself a favor - if you're going to try it make sure you request something that's spent a bit of time in the barrel.