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The world of craft spirits often celebrates local ingredients, but for WildGins, local botanicals are more than a trend; they are the foundation of our entire enterprise. Born from the rugged, untamed essence of West Texas, WildGins is the only gin in the world...

This is my favorite time of year—when my classroom is both indoors and outdoors. As a Biology Professor at the University of Texas in Austin as well as the Founder and Forager for WildGins, my autumns are just a wee bit busy as I juggle my many hats. Early Fall is Texas’ wild juniper foraging season, and it is the time of the year I learn the most about our unique Texas Junipers and the other creatures that call West Texas home.

Greetings Y'all, We are Thrilled to share with you the article written by Tara Jones appearing this week in Dmagazine featuring how our gins are so uniquely Texan!From Berry To Bottle That's right, we really do gather the berries from individual trees to do single...

We’re bursting with excitement to share that WildGins has been honored with a cocktail spotlight in Food & Wine magazine’s June 2025 issue—on page 64, no less! It’s a thrilling milestone and a testament to the craft, care, and story behind every bottle of WildJune and WildBark Gins. And it all stems from our collaboration with one of our favorite restaurants in Austin, El Raval. 

By: Molly Cummings WildGins Founder & Biology Professor at the University of Texas at AustinGin and Christmas - A Surprisingly Ginful HolidayAs an American, you might find it surprising to hear that December is a big gin drinking month in the UK.  The Brits are so...

By: Molly Cummings WildGins Founder & Biology Professor at the University of Texas at Austin Nov 21, 2024 We all have so many blessings for which we are thankful— family, friends, and the fact we’re alive.  I’m grateful for all these gifts. In addition, I’m really...

By: Molly Cummings WildGins Founder &Biology Professor at the University of Texas at Austin At the heart of all gins is a juniper berry. And at the heart of most gins is a common one.  Juniperus communis (known as the common juniper) was the juniper that started...