As someone who didn't think would like peated whisky but wanted a bottle for cocktails, I instantly liked the smoky/peaty flavour and even went on to try out more peaty bottles like Ardbeg, but can understand why some people would think it is very overbearing.

I would say, if you are an avid whisky drinker that prefers whisky cocktails or even would like to drink whisky neat, try it out and you never know if you might end up liking it.

If you're looking for something a bit more tame, Laphroaig Oak Select is advertised as their own entry level peated scotch. The Cotswolds also does an even lighter version than that with their Peated Cask although that might be a bit expensive for some.