DRINK OF THE WEEK: THE STREET PUMAS GIN

One of the most respected purveyors of rare spirits, PM Spiritsowner Nicolas Palazzi debuted The Street Pumas this year with a vodka, rum and gin (and a Scotch on the way). Made to Palazzi’s discerning standards but priced affordably at $30-35, the spirits are worth trying, especially the internationally made London Dry-style gin. Made with neutral grain spirit from Piedmont, Italy, it’s spiced with botanicals and re-distilled in Belgium, then bottled in Jerez. True to style, the 40% ABV gin works beautifully in a G&T or classic martini with a lemon peel bitterness, black pepper punch and bold juniper finish. $29.99, empirestateofspirits.com