Clynelish's signature is supposed to be a slightly waxy texture and, perhaps because of the power of suggestion, I did notice that while drinking it. I'm not sure if that's a product of the distillery's stills or whether it's just a function of its aging — having spent 14 years in the barrel, this whisky should have a respectable tannin base that may produce that teethcoating, drying effect. On the nose, this is a very floral scotch, which brings to mind images of wildflowers blooming in the glens of the Scottish highlands. The palate is a mix of honey, some melon, and floral overtones. I've seen Clynelish described as a lightly peated malt but, to be honest, I didn't get that at all. The finish is drying, like a white wine, and that waxy characteristic remains.