Aviation American Gin

Aviation Gin is a brand of gin first made in Portland, Oregon by founders Christian Krogstad and Ryan Magarian in 2006. It is described as an "American dry gin", meaning that the flavor profile is less heavily flavored with juniper than other gins.

The gin is produced by House Spirits Distillery. Seven aromatic ingredients are used in its production: juniper, lavender, sweet and bitter orange peel, cardamom, coriander, Indian sarsaparilla and aniseed. Aviation American Gin is distilled 2 times and bottled at 42 % alcohol.

Originally the gin was bottled in a blue label wine bottle. The newer bottle looks like a flask and is reminiscent of the Art Deco period, with a black label and silver cap.

Interestingly, in 2018, the well-known Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds acquired a stake in the brand and is very fond of showcasing the gin in his films, such as Red Notice and Deadpool.

Colour: clear
Nose: juniper, lavender, citrus, grain, earth
Taste: spicy and oily, floral, citrus, coriander, aniseed
Finish: long and clean