My first cask strength Lagavulin, and it was far from disappointing. I could smell the glass 15 feet across the room. You get a ton of peat here, but it wasn't as "earthy/smokey" as the 16. Was I missing anything? Not at all. I gained a touch of light fruit and smooth malt. Some ash qualities too, but not at all off putting. A very, very nice glass I enjoyed more than the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength. Pricey if you can find it still though! 1/27/2018 - Re-review! I had to do a double take on this proper bottle. The first notes on the nose I got were cotton candy, bananas, and bubble gum. Sweet and strange, but it looks like the distiller reviewers got a similar vibe. The palate is intense and bring tropical coconut, pineapple, and sweet cream along with the peat. This finish from the cask strength goes on forever and I love it. Still a solid 4.75. The only thing they could add is some sherry or spicier notes, but I am quite content. The theme to the dram should be a powerhouse. I am thinking "Bonded by Blood" by Exodus.