Glenfiddich 30 Year Old / Suspended Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky

James Okafor — Worth every penny for a special occasion

9/10

Picked this up for my 50th birthday and it did not disappoint. Incredibly smooth at 43% — layers of dried fruit, old leather, and this gorgeous honeyed oak that just lingers forever. At nearly a grand a bottle you're not pouring this every Tuesday, but for what you get from 30 years in cask, I actually think it's fair for a Glenfiddich of this calibre.

Aria Kim — Worth every penny for a special occasion

9/10

Picked this up for my 50th birthday and it did not disappoint. Incredibly smooth at 43% — layers of dried fruit, old leather, and this gorgeous honeyed oak that just lingers forever. At nearly a grand a bottle you're not pouring this every Tuesday, but for what you get from 30 years in cask, I actually think it's fair for a Glenfiddich of this calibre.

Elena Vasquez — Worth every penny for a special occasion

9/10

Picked this up for my 50th birthday and it did not disappoint. Incredibly smooth at 43% — layers of dried fruit, old leather, and this gorgeous honeyed oak that just lingers forever. At nearly a grand a bottle you're not pouring this every Tuesday, but for what you get from 30 years in cask, I actually think it's fair for a Glenfiddich of this calibre.

Derek Chang — The Suspended Time concept actually delivers

9/10

I was sceptical about the Re-imagined Time Series branding but this 30 year old backs it up. Poured neat, it opens with rich toffee and dried apricot, then moves into deep spiced oak and a whisper of smoke. My wife doesn't even like whisky and she kept asking for another sniff of my glass. One of the most elegant single malts I've tried this year.

Freya Lindqvist — The Suspended Time concept actually delivers

9/10

I was sceptical about the Re-imagined Time Series branding but this 30 year old backs it up. Poured neat, it opens with rich toffee and dried apricot, then moves into deep spiced oak and a whisper of smoke. My wife doesn't even like whisky and she kept asking for another sniff of my glass. One of the most elegant single malts I've tried this year.

Tomas Rivera — The Suspended Time concept actually delivers

9/10

I was sceptical about the Re-imagined Time Series branding but this 30 year old backs it up. Poured neat, it opens with rich toffee and dried apricot, then moves into deep spiced oak and a whisper of smoke. My wife doesn't even like whisky and she kept asking for another sniff of my glass. One of the most elegant single malts I've tried this year.

Clara Johansson — Exceptional whisky, hard to justify the price

7/10

Let me be clear — this is a genuinely excellent single malt. Complex, well-integrated, with a finish that goes on for days. But at £967 I keep comparing it to other 25-30 year old Speysides I've had at half the price that weren't far off. You're paying a premium for the Glenfiddich name and the fancy packaging. I'd happily drink it again but I won't be replacing the bottle.

Kenji Watanabe — Exceptional whisky, hard to justify the price

7/10

Let me be clear — this is a genuinely excellent single malt. Complex, well-integrated, with a finish that goes on for days. But at £967 I keep comparing it to other 25-30 year old Speysides I've had at half the price that weren't far off. You're paying a premium for the Glenfiddich name and the fancy packaging. I'd happily drink it again but I won't be replacing the bottle.

Amira Benali — Exceptional whisky, hard to justify the price

7/10

Let me be clear — this is a genuinely excellent single malt. Complex, well-integrated, with a finish that goes on for days. But at £967 I keep comparing it to other 25-30 year old Speysides I've had at half the price that weren't far off. You're paying a premium for the Glenfiddich name and the fancy packaging. I'd happily drink it again but I won't be replacing the bottle.

Felix Moreau — Beautiful but plays it safe

8/10

I've had a few pours of this at a whisky bar before committing to a bottle. The nose is stunning — dark chocolate, stewed plums, a hint of cigar box. On the palate it's silky and refined, but I wish they'd bottled it at a higher strength. At 43% it feels like they're holding back what could have been something truly extraordinary. Still a lovely dram neat, just leaves me wanting more punch.

Adaobi Eze — Beautiful but plays it safe

8/10

I've had a few pours of this at a whisky bar before committing to a bottle. The nose is stunning — dark chocolate, stewed plums, a hint of cigar box. On the palate it's silky and refined, but I wish they'd bottled it at a higher strength. At 43% it feels like they're holding back what could have been something truly extraordinary. Still a lovely dram neat, just leaves me wanting more punch.

Haruki Sato — Beautiful but plays it safe

8/10

I've had a few pours of this at a whisky bar before committing to a bottle. The nose is stunning — dark chocolate, stewed plums, a hint of cigar box. On the palate it's silky and refined, but I wish they'd bottled it at a higher strength. At 43% it feels like they're holding back what could have been something truly extraordinary. Still a lovely dram neat, just leaves me wanting more punch.