Carlyle Master Blender's Selection 16-year-old is a blended whisky, meaning it is made by combining different whiskies to create a balanced and approachable style. A 16-year age statement indicates that the youngest whisky in the bottle has matured for at least 16 years.
For a novice drinker, this suggests a whisky that may show more maturity and smoothness than a younger blend, while remaining easy to enjoy. Blended whiskies are often valued for consistency and a rounded character rather than a single highly distinctive note.