This particular type is the pick of the bunch (5)
I believe the answer is:
elite
This could be a double definition.
'this particular type' is the first definition.
'elite' can be an answer for 'type' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'this particular' bit.
'the pick of the bunch' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'is' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Superior or favoured group of people" , "A particular typesize" , "Group enjoying superior status" , "12 letters = 1 inch (type)" , "one of the letter sizes" .)