** Disclaimer: This review is what I would consider a “Quick Hit”- meaning I won’t have my usual in-depth notes that I usually like to take. The reason: this sample was poured at Whiskyfest DC on 4/17/18. All of these reviews will not be scored and I am actively looking to try them again at some point to do them more justice. Well, once my anger and disappointment subsided from Laphroaig NOT bringing the 25yo, 30yo or the Cairdeas for VIP like they promised I had to try the 27. I have bottles of the 25 and 30 at home so I was really looking forward to trying them without having to open my personal bottles. Dammit, Laphroaig rep! Anyway, onto the 27- the latest vintage was released in the spring of 2017. It had typical Laphroaig creosote notes with a surprisingly strong oak backbone. There was a hint of vanilla mingling in and out throughout the entire sip. The finish was rather long and somewhat dry- unusual for Laphroaig. They are typically oily. It had some depth to it, but I’m not sure I need an entire bottle- especially at $600+. Cheers.