Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 Whisky

I found this to be a perfected version of the 18. So much more complex. I was recommended a dab of water - do not do this. Ruined the experience. Drink it straight and let the euphoria take over. Well worth the £500 price tag.

It’s smoky and goes down a treat and not just for Christmas Glenfiddich is for life

Just had a Xmas party at friends and he pulled out the whiskey, OMG best if ever tasted. So smooth. Great party tho. 👍👍👍

I was fortunate enough to afford this for my 30th birthday.
I'd say I'm an apprentice in this hobby, having "critically" tried 22 single malts averaging about 15y, so take the following with a pinch of amateurism.

Nose: Ripe plum, soft marmalade, developing into a gentle nectar with a tiny hint of lemon.
Tate: Silky smooth, malty, a bit spicy. A few small sips unveil a caramelized croissant with a small hint of chocolate on top.
Aftertaste: Long, starting with a slightly harsh spiciness, developing into cacao, hints of brown sugar and butter, hints of plum, eventually settling back to butter.

If the above sounds silly, consider I drank a whole glass of the stuff.
It's not my personal favourite (that'd be the Bushmills 21), but it's evident that this is a unique drink, delivering a high standard whether you know what you're drinking or not.
The one thing I didn't like in this one is that the taste takes a little a while to open up, starting a little bland, requiring a few sips to show up some flavour. I like the younger Balvenies and the pricier Macallans more in that regard (18y Fine Oak and 12y Sherry Oak).

Absolutely the best scotch I have ever tasted

It was pricey and was informed by the shop owner it is discontinued. It was a marvelous drink. Kept away half bottle for memory sake. It comes in a nice wooden box. Looks very exclusive. Grab it is you an find it. I am looking for another one for stock.....

Recently got my hands on this few days ago... One of the best I've drank so far.. worth buying! one for keeps, one for drinking!

i love this 30 year, even both two bottles. with the 26 year now released, will they still be producing the 30 year?

Here we have a gastronomic, dare I say "scotchtronomic" delicacy which magnifies the best of the Glenfiddich profile and fulfils a promise of royalty without bow or curtsey but with a most memorable dram. (Murray C., Canada)

This and the Master of Malt 50 year were the two main events at our annual 2012 tasting. Words can not describe this simply stunning 30-year. The adjectives used for the nose and palate are understated. You experience those and so much more. An absolutely joyful experience.