Aviation Gin

750ml & 84 Proof

Aviation Gin is a Gin from the Aviation Gin brand hailing from America.

What is Aviation Gin?

Aviation Gin stands out with its unique botanical blend, featuring lavender, cardamom, and Indian sarsaparilla, creating a softer and more floral profile compared to traditional London Dry gins. Interestingly, the brand was co-created by bartender Ryan Magarian and distiller Christian Krogstad in 2006, making it one of the first collaborations between a bartender and distiller to create a new gin expression.

Why do we love Aviation Gin?

Aviation Gin stands out for its unique botanical blend, which includes unusual ingredients like French lavender and Indian sarsaparilla alongside more traditional juniper. Unlike many gins that lean heavily on juniper, Aviation's softer, more balanced profile makes it exceptionally versatile in cocktails, particularly shining in classics like the gin sour that inspired its name.

How do you drink Aviation Gin?

Aviation Gin shines in classic gin cocktails that let its botanicals take center stage, though it's equally delightful sipped neat or over ice for those who appreciate its nuanced flavors. This versatile spirit is a year-round pleasure, but it's especially refreshing in crisp, citrus-forward drinks on warm summer evenings, pairing beautifully with light seafood dishes or tangy cheeses that complement its floral notes.

Discover some of our favorite recipes.

$33.99

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

Fun Facts

Product Details

Nose: Juniper forward with bright citrus notes. Hints of cardamom and lavender. Subtle spice and earthy undertones.

Palate: Smooth entry. Juniper and citrus peel dominate initially. Coriander and anise flavors emerge. Sarsaparilla root adds complexity. Light sweetness balances the botanical sharpness.

Finish: Medium length. Warming spice lingers. Dried herbs and a touch of licorice. Clean, crisp aftertaste with a slight floral whisper.

Aviation Gin is crafted using a unique "botanical democracy" approach, where seven carefully selected botanicals are macerated for 18 hours in neutral grain spirit before distillation. Unlike traditional London Dry gins that are often juniper-forward, Aviation's process allows each botanical to shine equally, resulting in a smoother, more balanced flavor profile that has helped redefine American gin.

Aviation Gin was originally created by bartender Ryan Magarian and distiller Christian Krogstad in 2006, making it one of the first "New Western Dry" gins that deviated from traditional London Dry styles by emphasizing non-juniper botanical flavors.

Unlike most gins that are made by steeping botanicals directly in the spirit, Aviation uses a unique "maceration and vapor infusion" process where some botanicals are soaked in the base spirit while others are suspended in baskets, allowing their flavors to be extracted by rising vapor during distillation.

When actor Ryan Reynolds purchased a stake in Aviation Gin in 2018, he celebrated by sending bottles to other famous Ryans in Hollywood, including Ryan Gosling and Hugh Jackman (whose middle name is Michael, but Reynolds jokingly insisted it was "Ryan").

Main Ingredient: Juniper Berries
Country of Origin: United States

Cocktail Recipes

Baldoria Dry Umami Negroni

Ingredients

1 part Baldoria Dry Umami Vermouth

1 part Bitter Bianco*

1 part London Dry Gin, we recommend Aviation

Directions

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with cubed ice and stir 15-20 seconds until will chilled Strain into a rocks glass Garnish with a cured mushroom top. (You know, the one you have just lying around? ;)) Or perhaps a cocktail onion instead.

Baldoria Verdant Negroni: Happiness is the state of consciousness that follows

Ingredients

1 part Baldoria Verdant Vermouth

1 part Bitter Bianco*

1 part London Dry Gin, we recommend Aviation

a heavy dash or two of Absinthe

Directions

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with cubed ice and stir for 15-20 seconds until will chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with cubed ice. Garnish with a cucumber square skewer.