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SMWS 29.68 'A match made in heaven' Laphroaig 1989 2008 18 Years Old 54%

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Reviewed 08 August 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Independent Bottler
SMWS
Age
18 years
ABV
54%
Vintage
1989
Bottled
2008

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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SMWS 29.68 'A match made in heaven' Laphroaig 1989 2008 18 Years Old 54%

08 August 2026
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Nose

Definitely not your typical Laphroaig nose as it’s way more sweet & sherried and there’s not really any maritime smoke or medicinal/iodine notes

Body

Another example of a whisky dominated by the cask as the sherry sweetness overwhelm the sea smokiness of the Laphroaig (although you can still taste a bit of the smokiness)

Finish

A slightly old sherried style finish with a hint of bitterness and dark sherry

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