Oh this is good. Not a kick in your face as the 10 (in a good way...as if it was Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft), but a rather subtle well balanced version of it. Typical smoke and peat as other Laphroaigs, but what makes it a bit different is the finish. Long lingering smoky mint after taste. Worthy replacement for the 18. Thanks to Modern Drinking for the sample!