First time trying whiskey and not sure what to think

I finally tried whiskey for the first time after hearing friends hype it up for years and honestly I’m not sure how I feel about it The first sip burned more than I expected but after a few more I started to notice a smoother taste underneath I don’t know if it’s something you grow to enjoy or if certain brands just taste better than others Right now I can’t tell if I like it or not Do most people push through the burn until they get used to it or just move on to something else