{"product_id":"aviation-gin","title":"Aviation Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAviation American Gin. House Spirits Distillery, Portland, Oregon — the gin that defined the American New Western style, built around seven botanicals in equal balance rather than juniper dominance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAviation was created in 2006 by bartender Ryan Magarian and master distiller Christian Krogstad in Portland, Oregon, with a specific goal: build a gin that served cocktails better than traditional London Drys. Their answer was what they called \"botanical democracy\" — seven botanicals chosen to complement each other equally rather than leading with juniper. Every batch is distilled in small 100-case lots using a proprietary maceration process: botanicals steep in neutral grain spirit before redistillation in a copper pot still, producing a silky, refined spirit with exceptional mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe seven botanicals — juniper, French lavender, cardamom, sarsaparilla, coriander, anise seed, and dried sweet orange peel — create a floral, spiced profile unlike any London Dry. Juniper is present throughout but never dominates. The result is a more approachable gin for drinkers who find traditional styles too piney, while still satisfying gin purists who want complexity and craft.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNamed after the classic Aviation cocktail (gin, maraschino, crème de violette, lemon juice), it's a gin built for mixing — but equally compelling sipped neat or on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic and inviting — juniper opens with lavender and subtle citrus, backed by earthy sarsaparilla and a whisper of cardamom spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy mouthfeel with bright orange peel and cardamom upfront. Lavender and coriander carry through the mid-palate with light herbal complexity. Juniper builds quietly rather than leading.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and moderately warm — floral and earthy spice notes linger with a hint of anise and a dry, refreshing botanical close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e House Spirits Distillery, Portland, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American New Western Dry Gin\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper, French lavender, cardamom, sarsaparilla, coriander, anise seed, dried sweet orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% (84 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Aviation Gin taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation has an aromatic nose of juniper, lavender, and citrus with earthy sarsaparilla. The palate is creamy with orange peel and cardamom upfront, floral lavender and coriander at mid-palate, and a long warm finish with anise and botanical spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Aviation Gin a London Dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Aviation is an American New Western-style gin. Rather than being juniper-dominant, it balances all seven botanicals equally — making it more floral, spiced, and approachable than traditional London Drys.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat botanicals are in Aviation Gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper, French lavender, cardamom, sarsaparilla, coriander, anise seed, and dried sweet orange peel. They macerate in neutral grain spirit before redistillation in a copper pot still.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails is Aviation Gin best in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Named after the Aviation cocktail, it excels in sour-style drinks like the Bee's Knees, Gimlet, and Southside. Its floral, balanced profile also works well in a G\u0026amp;T and Negroni.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV of Aviation Gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e 42% ABV (84 proof).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Aviation Gin taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Aviation has an aromatic nose of juniper, lavender, and citrus with earthy sarsaparilla. 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