{"product_id":"wonderbird-spirits-nr-97-magnolia-experimental-gin","title":"Wonderbird Spirits Nr. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eWonderbird Spirits No. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully distinctive small-batch gin that captures Southern elegance in a bottle, pairing Wonderbird’s exceptionally clean rice-based spirit with the delicate floral character of \u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"466\"\u003elocally harvested Southern Magnolia petals\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eTaylor, Mississippi\u003c\/strong\u003e as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"572\"\u003efirst release in the distillery’s Experimental Gin Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited expression is bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e48% ABV (96 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and offers a profile that feels polished, aromatic, and unmistakably original. It is the kind of bottle that stands out immediately for shoppers looking for a gin that feels artisanal, luxurious, and genuinely different from the standard botanical playbook. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eNo. 97 begins with the same \u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eMississippi Delta-grown jasmine rice\u003c\/strong\u003e base spirit used for Wonderbird’s flagship gin. The distillery says its production approach borrows from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003etraditional sake making\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a remarkably clean foundation for layered aromatics and texture. From there, Wonderbird individually distills each botanical and blends those distillates together for precision, clarity, and balance, with the magnolia expression centered on the subtle essence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e petals. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eWhat makes this bottle especially compelling is its sense of place. Wonderbird positions No. 97 as a seasonal, experimental release rooted in Mississippi ingredients and atmosphere, with magnolia serving as both a signature flavor and a Southern identity marker. Supporting descriptions emphasize that the magnolia blossom gives the gin a soft, airy, regionally distinctive personality that feels more refined and evocative than aggressively floral. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eIn the glass, No. 97 leans elegant and aromatic, with a floral profile shaped by magnolia and supported by classic gin structure. Retail descriptions note a nose and palate showing \u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003emagnolia petal, rosemary flowers, rose, and juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e, suggesting a style that is fragrant and lifted rather than overly perfumed, with enough botanical backbone to remain versatile in cocktails. That overall style description is an inference from the producer’s magnolia focus and third-party tasting notes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eWonderbird Spirits No. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e special is the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003erice-based distillation, seasonal limited production, and a distinctly Southern magnolia signature\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wonderbird states that its gins are made from rice sourced in the Mississippi Delta and notes that the magnolia bottling is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003efirst-ever issuance of its Experimental Gin Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the bottle both collectible appeal and a strong sense of craft-driven originality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eServe it ice cold in a martini-style preparation, in a floral-forward gin and tonic, or simply over ice with a citrus peel to let the magnolia character show through. Those serving suggestions are an inference based on the spirit’s floral profile, proof, and the producer’s emphasis on layered aromatic clarity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003eWhat is Wonderbird Spirits No. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003eseasonally produced experimental gin\u003c\/strong\u003e from Wonderbird Spirits in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003eTaylor, Mississippi\u003c\/strong\u003e, made with the distillery’s jasmine rice base spirit and infused with the delicate essence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003elocally harvested Southern Magnolia petals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"4120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3849\"\u003eWhat are the key specs of Wonderbird Spirits No. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eIt is bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3891\"\u003e48% ABV (96 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3904\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e format and is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003efirst release in Wonderbird’s Experimental Gin Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. It uses the same Mississippi Delta jasmine rice base spirit as the distillery’s flagship No. 61 gin. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4204\"\u003eWhat flavors characterize Wonderbird Spirits No. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4207\"\u003eProducer materials center the profile on \u003cstrong data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4276\"\u003eSouthern Magnolia petals\u003c\/strong\u003e, while third-party tasting notes describe flavors and aromas including \u003cstrong data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4403\"\u003emagnolia petal, rosemary flowers, rose, and juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, those suggest a floral, lifted, and elegant gin with a clean botanical frame. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4609\"\u003eHow should you enjoy Wonderbird Spirits No. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003eIt should shine in a chilled martini, a refined gin and tonic, or simply over ice with a peel garnish. Those recommendations are based on the spirit’s floral focus, clean, rice-based structure, and 96-proof bottling. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"5211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"4955\"\u003eWhat makes Wonderbird Spirits No. 97 Magnolia Experimental Gin special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4955\" data-end=\"4958\"\u003eIts appeal comes from the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5102\"\u003erice-based craftsmanship, limited seasonal production, and the rare use of Southern Magnolia petals\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a sense of place and originality that few gins can match.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48256439288056,"sku":"80174","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/798742.avif?v=1776529049","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/wonderbird-spirits-nr-97-magnolia-experimental-gin","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}