Aviation is America’s original craft gin. Created by pioneering
bartender, Ryan Magarian and master distiller, Christian Krogstad, in
Portland Oregon, it is the culmination of their quest for a more
versatile and mixable gin.
Instead of being overpowered by
juniper – the flavor of which many perceive to be "harsh” or "medicinal”
– Aviation is a balanced blend of seven botanicals: juniper, cardamom,
lavender, sarsaparilla, coriander, anise seed, and dried orange peel.
Aviation’s botanicals are infused by maceration – steeping them until
the flavors have bonded – then redistilled. Many other gins are infused
by vapor distillation– passing heated alcoholic vapors through a basket
of botanicals.
