Aviation American Gin
New Western Dry

Aviation American Gin

Aviation1.75 Lt42% ABV

The smooth, citrus-forward pioneer of American dry gin

An incredibly smooth pioneer of the New Western dry style, this spirit shifts the focus from heavy juniper to a bright, balanced blend of regional botanicals. It offers a soft, floral entry with rich citrus peel and a remarkably clean finish.

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94/ 100
Outstanding
Beverage Testing Institute· read the review

Best enjoyed

Well chilled38-45F
Coupe
Gifting
Home Mixology
Weekend Party
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Food pairings

Traditional
Smoked salmon blinis with dill cream
Vegetarian
Cucumber sandwiches or summer rolls with sweet chili dip
Cheese
Fresh goat cheese or triple-crème brie
Also good withOysters

A cocktail to make with it

Aviation Cocktail

  • 2 oz Aviation American Gin
  • 0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 0.25 oz Crème de Violette
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

Serve in a coupe

The story behind it

The maker

Co-founded in 2006 by bartender Ryan Magarian and distiller Christian Krogstad, Aviation Gin was born out of a desire to create a highly mixable, botanical-forward spirit. The brand later gained global prominence under the creative direction and co-ownership of actor Ryan Reynolds.

How it is made

Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon, this pioneer of the American style redefined the traditional London Dry category by softening the aggressive juniper profile. It is distilled in small batches using a proprietary maceration process of seven botanicals.

From Portland, Oregon, USA