5. Modern Gin with Oolong Tea (aka Qixi)

Lively, layered aromas of cracked peppercorn, freshly-cut grass and cinnamon offer a beguiling introduction to this captivating gin.  Presenting a counterpoint to more citrus-forward gins, the palate is suffused with piquant notes of Szechuan pepper balanced against the fragrant herbaceousness of Oolong tea, lemon zest and sweet anise before fading into a long, savory finish. 90 Proof.