About the product
Aviation American Gin is a craft spirit crafted with a distinctive blend of botanicals including juniper, anise seed, cardamom, and coriander. This 375ml bottle delivers a smooth, balanced flavor profile with subtle citrus and floral notes that make it ideal for classic cocktails like the Aviation or Martini.
Perfect for home bars and cocktail enthusiasts, this American gin offers versatility for both traditional and contemporary mixed drinks. The carefully selected botanicals create a refined taste that stands out in any gin collection.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
- Nose: Crisp and floral. Leading with lavender and sweet orange patchouli, with a soft undercurrent of earthy cardamom and just a hint of woodsy juniper.
- Palate: Round and smooth. It features a "creamy" mouthfeel with prominent notes of citrus zest and sarsaparilla (giving it a slight root-beer-like sweetness) followed by a spicy pepper kick.
- Finish: Clean and long. It exits with a refreshing menthol and floral tingle, leaving behind a light citrus aftertaste.
Food Pairings
- Savory: Oysters on the Half Shell or Smoked Salmon. The gin’s citrus and floral notes act as a bright "squeeze of lemon" for fresh, salty seafood.
- Cheese: Soft Goat Cheese (Chèvre) or Triple-Cream Brie. The floral lavender and earthy anise in the gin harmonize beautifully with tangy, creamy cheeses.
- Sweet: Lemon Meringue Pie or Berry Sorbet. The orange peel and cardamom notes in the spirit enhance the tartness of citrus and the sweetness of summer berries.
- Pro Tip: As the name suggests, this gin was literally designed to make the Aviation Cocktail. Use this 375ml bottle to mix 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz Maraschino liqueur, 0.25 oz Crème de Violette, and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice for a perfect purple-hued classic.
About the brand
Aviation Gin was founded in 2006 in Portland, Oregon, by Christian Krogstad and Ryan Magarian. It is widely credited with sparking the "American Dry" gin movement, which shifts the focus away from heavy juniper toward a more balanced, floral, and citrus-forward profile. The brand gained global fame after actor Ryan Reynolds acquired an ownership stake in 2018 (and subsequently sold it to Diageo in 2020), injecting his signature wit into the brand's identity. The bottle itself is a tribute to the Art Deco era, designed to look like a vintage traveler's flask.
