Glenfiddich 'Suspended Time' 30 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich 'Suspended Time' 30 Year Old is an 86-proof (43% ABV), 750mL Speyside single malt Scotch whisky — thirty years in a marriage of American and European oak casks, presented in a sculptural decanter that hangs suspended in a floating display case. Released in 2022 as the opening chapter of Glenfiddich's prestige Time Re:Imagined series (followed by the 40 and 50 Year Olds), it's one of the rarest age-statement Glenfiddichs ever bottled. A true collector's piece — order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego.
- Proof / ABV: 86 proof / 43% ABV
- Size: 750mL (suspended decanter in floating display case)
- Age: 30 years — American and European oak casks, married by Malt Master Brian Kinsman
- Origin: Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland
- Production: first release (2022) of the Time Re:Imagined series; each cask selected at peak maturity; limited production
The Moment Time Stands Still
The concept behind Suspended Time is the malt master's most delicate decision: knowing the exact moment a whisky peaks, before the wood starts to dominate, and arresting the aging process right there. The packaging stages the idea literally — a tapering, chunky-bottomed decanter held floating inside a silvery cage of moving ribbons, like time caught mid-flow. Inside is three decades of Glenfiddich at its most refined: deep oak and sherry sweetness held in exquisite balance. It's the centerpiece of the Glenfiddich prestige range and a landmark for Scotch whisky collectors.
Tasting Notes
Rich bronze in the glass. The nose is an exquisitely structured balance of hearty oak married with sweet, subtle sherry — honey, rose petals, toasted walnuts, and dried fruit. The palate is silky: deep, woody flavors interlaced with delicate floral accents, dark chocolate, marzipan, toffee, and heather honey. The finish is warm, honeyed, and exceptionally long, with lingering oak tannins and cocoa.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass, ideally on a special occasion — a single drop of water can reveal hidden fruit and spice. Pair with dark chocolate, aged cheese, or roasted nuts. This is a display-worthy bottle; keep the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Time Re:Imagined series?
Glenfiddich's prestige collection themed around time: Suspended Time (30 Year Old), Cumulative Time (40 Year Old), and the 50 Year Old — each with sculptural packaging interpreting a different concept of time.
Is Suspended Time limited?
Yes — a limited-production prestige release, and one of Glenfiddich's rarest 30-year-old bottlings.
Why is the bottle suspended?
The floating display case visualizes the concept: the moment the master distiller "stops time" and decides the whisky is ready to bottle.
A thirty-year-old Glenfiddich suspended in time — add this centerpiece to your collection from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.