Lakris - love it or leave it?

Black licorice (lakris) is a big fav of the Swedes.  My husband told me today that his office mate bought chili covered lollipops from Mexico.  I'm wondering if he would dare try some black licorice covered with salt.  It's an acquired taste but man, makes my mouth water just to think of it.  I prefer the sweet licorice opposed to the salt, but I think the salt might just up the cool factor.  Let me know if you'd like to try it someday, I'll get some!

picture from Norwegian MSN site