diff --git a/examples/eks/eks_cluster_optional_readonly/variables.tf b/examples/eks/eks_cluster_optional_readonly/variables.tf
index 4935a07c..b64ddc15 100644
--- a/examples/eks/eks_cluster_optional_readonly/variables.tf
+++ b/examples/eks/eks_cluster_optional_readonly/variables.tf
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ variable "cluster_region" {
 variable "cluster_version" {
   type        = string
   description = "EKS cluster version."
-  default     = "1.24"
+  default     = "1.27"
 }
 
 # Variables required for connecting EKS cluster to CAST AI
@@ -43,4 +43,4 @@ variable "readonly" {
   type        = bool
   description = "Controls if cluster is connected to CAST AI in 'read-only' mode ir in 'Full Access' mode"
   default     = true
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}