Laphroaig 27 Year Old (2017 Release)
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 41.7%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £444.11
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Kippery, Leathery
- Description
- Islay's maritime air infuses Laphroaig 27 Year Old (2017 Release), a whisky people tag as 'Smokey' and 'Kippery'. At 41.7% ABV and 27 years of age, its £444.11 price suggests a serious investment in vintage character. Some call it 'Medicinal', others 'Leathery' — hard to say without a sip. With only 2 ratings, opinions might be as rare as the bottles themselves.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Laphroaig 27 Year Old (2017 Release) is a 27-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 41.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Islay's maritime air infuses Laphroaig 27 Year Old (2017 Release), a whisky people tag as 'Smokey' and 'Kippery'. At 41.7% ABV and 27 years of age, its £444.11 price suggests a serious investment in vintage character. Some call it 'Medicinal', others 'Leathery' — hard to say without a sip. With only 2 ratings, opinions might be as rare as the bottles themselves.
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