There is a larger difference between light, medium, and dark syrup than there will be between two Québécois syrups (especially two that you are getting in Europ

There is a larger difference between light, medium, and dark syrup than there will be between two Québécois syrups (especially two that you are getting in Europe, since you will be buying blends), the light is generally considered more premium, but some people prefer the dark, so that might be what you are tasting.