This is definitely something that is a texture issue over a flavor one for most of us. The sweet honey, vanilla flavor is mixed with a waxy texture from the use of gelatin, sesame seed oil and confectioners glaze used to make the product.

I have had candy corn that was made fresh and it is a completely different experience in texture than the store bought version that people are familiar with. It has a softer melt in your mouth type texture when fresh, but most store brands lose that texture by the time they hit the shelves (in my experience).