In taking a predominantly Laphroaig-based mix of Islay whiskies for this edition of Islay Mist, you would expect the medicinal smoke to be equally as strong. However the 17 years ageing and the combination with mainland whisky mellows the smoke right down into the background, to present something more akin to a mature highland whisky with heather honey, dried fruits and just a whisp of smoke that combines with the oak flavours to give a cedar cigar box quality.