When in Lucca, we never skip a visit to 'Da Gerardo', our favourite Ristorante at the amphitheatre in Lucca. The owner knows by now that I take my whisky straight, and serves it automatically with water and ice at the side. He also is pretty generous with his pour :). Having tried all other whisky's on his menu, he offered me to sample this Cragganmore 12. I ordered the full dram, after the first sip. On the nose, this one reveals some flowers, and a bit of honey, but on the palate, some vanilla and a hint of smoke joins in. Very nice. The aftertaste is pleasing, and lingers on the right amount of time. This won't be my everyday whisky - as I usually prefer peaty drams - but at the right place, the right time, I'll certainly enjoy this one again!