Drinking is so ingrained in human culture that people often get into it because of social pressure.
That's why it's given special treatment in comparison with drugs like weed, even though it's more dangerous.

I actually rather like the taste. Although it's certainly an acquired taste. Like salminak

Likely you haven't had anything that doesn't taste like shit.

tastes more like hand sanitizer, but I like the taste of hand sanitizer so I'll drink it, but it's also too expensive