Well, there's something to that, which is why I said,
It's typical to suggest starting any new epicurean endeavor with lighter examples of the class. But not everyone's palate appreciates the lighter stuff as much as the heavier stuff.
When I started smoking cigars, I was advised to try Macanudos; I wasn't too impressed with cigars until I smoked heavier Hondurans, Nicaraguans, and Cubans. When I started drinking malts, I was told to try Glenfiddich and Glenlivet; I didn't really enjoy scotch until I tried Laphroaig some years later. I had similar experiences with beer and wine.
Based on my own experiences, I'm inclined to suggest that men who know their own palates begin where their palates are likely to lead them.