Laphroaig 1981 - 27 Year Old - Oloroso Sherry Casks
The Laphroaig 1981 is a 27-year-old single malt whisky, distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2008 by the Laphroaig distillery. This release was matured in Oloroso Sherry casks, which contributed to the flavor profile of the whisky. A total of 736 bottles were produced, each with a volume of 700 ml and an alcohol content of 56.6% ABV.
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 2 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 5712.0 £
Avg: 6356.0 £
Max: 7000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Laphroaig 1981 - 27 Year Old - Oloroso Sherry Casks
Latest Average Price
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This calculation includes all Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Laphroaig 1981 - 27 Year Old - Oloroso Sherry Casks auctioned from January 2026 to February 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Laphroaig 1981 - 27 Year Old - Oloroso Sherry Casks auctioned from October 2025 to February 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2009-2026
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This table shows the information for each year in which this whisky was sold at auctions, compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Retail: Online Offers
You can purchase this whisky bottle from one of the online retailers listed below. It is important to take into account the country from which your order will be shipped, as this may incur additional costs. It is therefore advisable to choose a retailer accordingly.
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Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old - 70cl / 56.6%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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7000.0 £ |
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Laphroaig 1981 Sherry Cask 27 Year Old - 70cl / 56.6% abv / Islay
RETAIL
The Whisky Shop
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5712.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Laphroaig 1981 - 27 Year Old - Oloroso Sherry Casks - 700 ml / 56.6% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| March 2025 |
Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| January 2025 |
Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks
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Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
Reserve Not Met
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| January 2025 |
Laphroaig 27 Year 1981 Single Malt Scotch (2008, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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2151.7 £ |
| November 2024 |
Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| November 2024 |
Laphroaig, 27 y.o., 1981 - 70 cl / 56.6%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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2834.9 £ |
| May 2024 |
Laphroaig 1981 Sherry Casks 27 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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2500.0 £ |
| April 2024 |
Laphroaig 1981 Sherry Casks 27 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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2800.0 £ |
| December 2023 |
Laphroaig 1981 27 Year Old Vintage
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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3200.0 £ |
| October 2023 |
Laphroaig 1981 27 years old - One of 736 - Original bottling - b. 2008 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026