FEW Smashing Pumpkins Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Madame Zuzus Midnight Rose Tea, 46.5%

While musty at first, the nose eventually opens to plenty of tang and fruit; there’s strawberry yogurt, key lime pie, and overly ripe berries. Fruitiness follows on the palate, which is creamy and rife with strawberry milk, lemon-poppyseed muffin, lime zest, candied ginger, and rum fruitcake. Beware—it’s a little hot, but water breaks up the intense wood spice and reveals caramel, vanilla, and chocolate truffles. Lychees and chocolate on the finish.—JH