Hi everyone,l am still trying to figure out all the subtle differences about fig flavors. First let me start by saying I do not have a sophisticated palate.So that being said When referring to a honey tasting fig, well I expect it to taste like I put a spoon full of honey in my mouth. Many types of figs are said to have a berry flavor also, some say grape others raspberry and strawberry etc. Then of course after that people also say that it varies according to tree age, weather, soil,fertilizer, (the way stars and moon aligns) ha,ha okay maybe the last one was a little far fetched. Anyway is there an expert around who can definitively say this is the most  Honey, grape, raspberry, lemon etc tasting of the varieties? Although I love growing my own fruit and veggies, I only have so much room to go around. I am looking for the most intensely flavored types in each category. They don't have to be the most productive, I'm not going to sell any. They will be for me and my immediate family only.
Thank you for any help you can offer.
P.S. I am also interested in obtaining cuttings/trees
Thanks again

Great question! I'm new at this so I'll stand by for answers.

I don’t have a lot of taste discrimination skills either and am new to fig tasting, but wonder if there is some exaggeration, even mythologizing, with some of these descriptions.
From all the figs I’ve tasted this first year, there were different levels of sweetness, with one LSU Purple and several RdB having a strong sugar taste. Pete’s Honey had the strongest “honey” sweetness, but nowhere near the level of “a spoonful of honey”.
I’ve tasted a number of figs with varying sour levels of acid which give them all a berry taste, but so far only Strawberry Verte distinguished itself with a faint but distinct strawberry fragrance which gives it its name. I think it was Marseilles Black VS that had a slight mulberry under-taste that added to the berry flavor. 
Next year, as the trees become older, than may change. Or even this year with perhaps a month still to go here in the SW.
That said, most of the figs were in the good, very good, and excellent taste category. I'm very thankful for these figs, the fig forums and the wonderful fig enthusiasts who have opened the door for me for this taste adventure.  

An interesting article on what the human tongue tastes: http://www.livescience.com/17684-sixth-basic-taste.html

Put simply, if it tastes good to you, it tastes good. Flavor is very subjective. Flavor is very affected by climate, soil, fertilizer, breed of your neighbor's dog who doesn't understand leash laws, and any other environmental factor.

"Honey" flavored figs are generally very sweet and have minimally complex flavors, a la sugar, honey, etc. There are some figs that are more "earthy" or "savory" in flavor, clearly not fruity but more complex than a "honey" fig, so might be in a separate category. Berry flavored figs generally have a range of sweetness and have flavors that are more fruity and more complex. They might exhibit a layering of flavors where the initial flavor transitions into a secondary flavor.

All fruits have their variations (peaches citrus, etc.) just like people do.

If you say much more than that, you begin to sound like a wine snob discussing oakiness, overtones, etc.

Thank you all for your help, I do appreciate all of your thoughts and experience. I, like many before me am trying to put together the best collection possible with the minimum amount of trees needed to accomplish my goals. My goals are simple, best taste in each category, with as much of an extended season as possible for my zone.
Thank you all again!

My friend, your quest is not much different than most of us on this forum.

You can grow the best tasting fig but if that tree only produces a handful of figs each year, is it worth growing that tree in the limited space that you have? 
Will that same tree produce one or two crops in a season? Is your zone a short season. Some of the best tasting figs are the Col de Dames, Black Madeira types, blah, blah, blah, but if your tree can't ripen those varieties before frost comes, what's the use in growing that fig in your back yard?

So, there are some things you can do.
Contact your local nurseries and maybe the local hort extension in your state to see what varieties do well in your area. Then research those varieties and look at photos so see if anything sparks your interest. Do you like white figs or dark figs? Big figs, small figs? Hollow figs, solid figs? Big eye, small eye? Figgy vs berry taste?

Talk to people about growing figs. Your Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern restaurants and stores would be great sources to find folks who are growing figs in your area that have done well for them. Most of these ethnic sources have space for only one or two trees as well. They love figs and network with their friends to find the best figs possible. Many will be happy to share cuttings or starts with you.

Just don't take anyone's word on flavor. As Jon said, flavor is very subjective. What tastes good on my palate may not appeal to you. As an example, I was given a fig variety by a generous member of this forum. I am so fortunate for his gift. The fig was a Lattarola fig. Several other members have raved about this fig and I grew it for three seasons hoping that it would change so that I could experience the same taste. It never met my personal expectations and so I donated it to someone else. 

Good luck and welcome to the wonderful world of figging! Do your research. I've been doing this for close to 25 years and still looking for that holy grail!LOL

Thank you all for your wealth of knowledge and experience. I will try to do the research as best I can, but it seems most of my local nursery's don't carry much beyond the regular bread and butter types at best. My local extension office is next to useless, (every time I ask them a question they tell me to look it up on the internet). I will have to try the main office for all of Texas. My area doesn't have much in the way of ethnic diversity, I will have to go into Houston perhaps to find the right people to talk to. I'm hoping it won't take twenty five years for me bye the way, (I'm not sure I'll live that long) I'm no spring chicken. I will look at ones that do well in a humid environment and don't require a wasp to pollinate them. After that I will have to see if I can find someone to ship me some of the different fruits so I can try them. In my area all I can find is Celeste, turkey, and Texas ever bearing. I might go to Louisiana and check out Durio Nursery after I call to see what they have.
Thanks again.
Randall

Wow, great responses, Leon_edmund & Mara Im fortunate to have found this forum. Will readvthe article on taste u posted Mara. Thx