Laphroaig Adds Limited Edition 27 Year Old To Its Line Up

Scottish distillery Laphroaig is digging deep into its cellars in looking for older Scotch whiskies to release to the public. A couple of years back, for example, they came up with a highly coveted 32 year old offering. Now coming to market is one close in age to the previous release, a 27 year old.

The new Laphroaig 27 Year Old, according to those behind it, was aged in the distillery’s famous Warehouse No. 1. It features mature Laphroaig previously aged in refill hogsheads, then transferred into first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and refill quarter casks for a final maturation.

This Scotch is presented in a white wooden box with hand carved images of the distillery inside. It is bottled at 83.4 proof and prices around $750 USD. You’ll find limited official tasting notes below for your consideration.

• COLOR: Burnished gold
• NOSE: A ripe, pulpy tropical fruit flan, topped with finely chopped toasted macadamia nuts and smothered with vanilla cream
• PALATE: Smoke tempered by limes and nectarines, giving way to sea salt and mild chili
• FINISH: Antique leather and green tobacco leaf