This is a better one than the 2018, but still falls to the Lore or even the 10. What is very interesting about this one is a coconut note that you get and it has a nice body to the palate. Smoky and briny that we know and love from Laphroaig, and very happy I have it on the shelf. You won’t be disappointed with the purchase and if you’re a fan of Islay, this is a great one to have in the collection. Love that tropical twist on the peat monster Laphroaig. However, I love the band aid taste of the 10 which this lacks, although this one is just on another side of the Laphroaig spectrum.