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SMWS 29.158 Laphroaig 2000 2014 14 Years Old 61,7%

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Reviewed 24 June 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
SMWS
Age
14 years
ABV
61.7%
Vintage
2000
Bottled
2014
Bottles in release
584

A nice young Laphroaig with a good mix of smoke & sweetness, does not taste young at all

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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SMWS 29.158 Laphroaig 2000 2014 14 Years Old 61,7%

24 June 2026
88

A nice young Laphroaig with a good mix of smoke & sweetness, does not taste young at all

Nose

Plenty of BBQ smoke mixed with medicinal herbal notes, citrus, leather, slightly sulphur

Body

Sweet, fiery, very smoky, slightly hot & spicy, definitely sulphur

Finish

Long slightly sweet finish, like BBQ pork ribs

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