Product Description:
Profound depth and quiet grandeur define this exceptionally aged Speyside single malt. Glenfiddich 30 Year Old “Suspended Time” is matured for three decades in a harmonious marriage of American oak and European sherry casks, resulting in a whisky that captures both power and composure. Time moves slowly in these casks, allowing the spirit to evolve with remarkable precision while retaining the elegant orchard-fruit character synonymous with the distillery. The influence of sherry wood lends layers of dried fruit and polished spice, while American oak contributes creamy vanilla and gentle sweetness. Aromatically, it is deeply expressive yet controlled, unfolding gradually rather than announcing itself all at once. On the palate, the whisky is velvety and resonant, offering a seamless integration of mature oak, fruit richness and refined tannin. There is a sense of equilibrium throughout — nothing dominates, and every note appears exactly when it should. Despite its age, the whisky maintains lift and clarity, avoiding the heaviness that can accompany long maturation. The finish endures with dignified warmth, echoing soft spice and antique wood. This is a contemplative single malt that rewards patience, embodying the rare luxury that only extended aging can provide.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Deep and sophisticated
Aromas of dried fig, raisin and stewed plum layered with dark chocolate, polished oak, nutmeg and a whisper of orange peel.
PALATE
– Velvety and structured
Full-bodied yet poised, revealing sherried fruits, honeyed malt, toasted almond, cinnamon spice and silky vanilla wrapped in mature oak.
FINISH
– Enduring and refined
A long, warming finish with notes of gentle clove, cocoa, lingering sweetness and elegantly drying oak.
Reviews & Accolades
“A luxurious, impeccably balanced whisky delivering waves of sherried fruit, chocolate and antique oak. Remarkable composure for its age.” — International Wine & Spirit Competition, 95 points
“Rich without excess weight, showing extraordinary integration and length. A masterclass in extended maturation.” — Whisky Advocate, 94 points
Finer Details:
Style – Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery – Glenfiddich
Country – Scotland
Region – Speyside
Age Statement – 30 Years Old
Maturation – American Oak and European Sherry Casks
Bottle Size – 700ml
ABV – 43%