I do not understand people who buy a different whisky and then complain that it isn't something else. If your passion is the 10yo then stick to it. If you wish to re-educate your palate about the flexibility of the nascent Laphroaig spirit then drink on. No, not my favourite Laphroaig either (Batch 003 10yo Cask Strength) but Select is a very creditable aperetif dram. It's certainly more balanced than some of the comments on it.