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Feragaia is a bright, light (don’t let the dark bottle fool you), botanical spirit made in Scotland. It opens with complex florals of chrysanthemum, layered with spice and sting from the cayenne. Testers compared the aroma to gasoline and cleaning products, in a stiff but not offputting way.

On its own, Feragaia is stronger and acerbic, bright in the nose and just bitter enough to slow you down. Mixed with citrus rind and seltzer, the spirit opens up into a delicious, adult, refreshing quaff, subtle and slightly piney, with testers poetically comparing it to a walk through damp Maine woods. Unique, mildly savory, and sort of gin-like, this drink could entertain a mixologist for at least the month of January. Feragaia is sold in squat, attractive, deep-amber-colored 700-ml glass bottles that look right at home on a bar cart.

Ingredient highlights: Feragaia contains botanical distillates but does not list them. Other ingredients include cayenne, blackcurrant, chamomile, and apple.

ABV: 0.0%

Dietary notes: Feragaia says it is free from common allergens and adherent to but not certified as halal, vegan, kosher, and gluten-free.