Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined vs Yamazaki 1984

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time ReimaginedYamazaki 1984
DistilleryGlenfiddichYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£882.94£899.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined is better value at £883 vs £900.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£882.94 vs £899.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £882.94)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodVanillaToasted

Only Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Suspended Time - Time Reimagined

Dried Fruit

Only Yamazaki 1984

Nutty

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