The London No. 1 Original Blue Gin
less floral
Aviation American Gin
Modern Gin
Aviation // Oregon, USA
First released in 2006, Aviation Gin was developed in collaboration with Seattle bartender Ryan Magarian and Portland-based House Spirits Distillery. The American gin begins with a neutral grain spirit infused with seven botanicals—juniper, Elettaria cardamom, lavender, sarsaparilla, coriander, anise seed, and dried sweet orange peel—which are steeped and heated in a stainless-steel vessel before the spirit is redistilled.
It is bottled at 42% ABV. The brand was acquired by Diageo in 2020, with actor Ryan Reynolds remaining a co-owner.
First released in 2006, Aviation Gin was developed in collaboration with Seattle bartender Ryan Magarian and Portland-based House Spirits Distillery. The American gin begins with a neutral grain spirit infused with seven botanicals—juniper, Elettaria cardamom, lavender, sarsaparilla, coriander, anise seed, and dried sweet orange peel—which are steeped and heated in a stainless-steel vessel before the spirit is redistilled. It is bottled at 42% ABV. The brand was acquired by Diageo in 2020, with actor Ryan Reynolds remaining a co-owner.
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abv42.0
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Modern GinAka Contemporary, New Western, New Wave, or New American. Not legally defined, but juniper is not the dominate flavor. Often made with botanicals not historically used and/or sourced locally.
Tasting Notes
"The aroma hits you with a dose of sarsaparilla first before the orange peel which emphasizes the lavender note follows. Slightly sweet as you taste, the juniper's pine comes out but isn't the star of the show. The finish is bittersweet with a cinnamony/minty fresh taste. Traditionalists may turn their noses up, but that just means more for us. Of course, an Aviation cocktail seems fitting, but feel free to use in other sours like a Pegu Club or a Bee's Knees cocktail. "
Added by
Stephanie Moreno
Score
89