North Star Spirits The Empress 3 is a 17-year-old blended whisky presented at 43.5% ABV. For a novice drinker, that means it is made from more than one whisky and has had a long period of maturation, which can help bring greater smoothness and integration.
As a blend, it is likely aimed at balance rather than the intensity of a single distillery style. The age statement suggests a mature whisky that may show more rounded oak influence and complexity than a younger bottling.