Wonderbird Spirits: Grain to Glass in Oxford

Perched atop a wooded glen near Oxford, Wonderbird Spirits is Mississippi’s beacon of Southern craftsmanship.

This distillery captures the Magnolia State’s essence, proving that deep roots allow for lofty achievements.

Wonderbird Spirits is crafting gin cut straight from the heart of Mississippi. They make their spirit from rice from the Mississippi Delta, and use as many local botanicals and aromatics as possible. Chief among these ingredients is the Magnolia blossom, which they use in their Magnolia Experimental Gin. The Magnolia blossom, a Southern icon, offers a sensory journey through one of Mississippi’s unreplicable springs. Each sip evokes warm, airy afternoons and the region’s simple beauty.The distillery’s commitment to local ingredients shines through in each gin, creating a distinctive character set apart from other distilleries and grounding Wonderbird in the state’s rich agricultural heritage.

Visiting Wonderbird Spirits means stepping into a world where new techniques blend with tradition. The distillery invites guests to explore the meticulous process of gin-making, from selecting local botanicals to careful distillation and bottling. Every bottle tells a story of the land and its people.

Start your journey in Oxford, with its literary heritage and vibrant cultural scene, and enjoy the soulful craftsmanship of Wonderbird Spirits. Looking for a few spots where you’ll for sure find a Wonderbird cocktail? We recommend Snackbar, City Grocery, and Kingswood.

by: Louie Christensen

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