90
Score
Carlyle Master Blender's Selection 16 year old, 40%
Price: ● Issue: Summer 2026 ● Reviewer: Julia Higgins ● Category: Blended Scotch Whisky
A blend of more than 20 components, the nose on this is rich and sweet with apricot marmalade, buttered toast, applesauce, green apple skin, and vanilla pudding wafting from the glass. Tons of baking spice, chicory coffee, toasted nuts, and vanilla appear on the palate. The finish takes things in a slightly darker direction, highlighting burnt marshmallow, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and bitter chocolate.