Gin
Gin at T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor in Brandon, Mississippi: what it is, how to choose it, and the brands on our shelf.
Juniper-forward classics and the softer modern bottles.
How to choose
London Dry is the piney, classic style. Modern gins lean citrus and floral and are easier for people who think they hate gin.
The tonic matters as much as the gin. Buy a good one and use a small bottle so it is still fizzy.
Garnish to the bottle. Lime for classic, grapefruit or cucumber for the softer ones.
Brands on our shelf
All brands we carryRead first
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Common questions
- What makes a spirit gin?
- Gin is a distilled spirit flavored primarily with juniper. Producers may add citrus peel, roots, seeds, herbs and spices, but juniper must remain the defining botanical for the spirit to be labeled gin.
- What is London dry gin?
- London dry describes a production method, not a required place of origin. The botanicals are distilled with the base spirit, and very little may be added afterward beyond water and a small permitted amount of sweetening.
- How do I choose a gin?
- Start with the drink. Juniper-forward gin stands clearly in a martini or tonic, while citrus-led or floral styles change the emphasis. The label may list botanicals, which gives a more useful clue than the bottle design.
- Does T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carry gin?
- Yes. T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carries gin at 237 Orleans Way, Suite B, Brandon, Mississippi. Browse the brand names on this page, then call (769) 348-0006 to confirm a specific bottle before you drive in.