Aviation
Gin

Aviation belongs to an entirely new category of dry gins. These gins embody a shift away from the usual overabundance of juniper toward a more forward balance of botanicals. Aviation explores the rich, floral and savory notes of lavender, cardamom, and sarsaparilla to capture the lushness, spice, creativity, and freshness of the Pacific Northwest. In this way, we offer the American palate its first real taste of American gin. 

Why the name "Aviation"?  A simple and unique balance of gin, maraschino liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. That's the classic Aviation cocktail invented by barman Hugo Ensslin at New York's Hotel Wallick almost a century ago. One taste is all it took for Aviation co-founder Ryan Magarian to realize that instead of being limited to martinis and gin & tonics, "gin, in the hands of a passionate and well trained bartender, just might be the world's most mixable spirit." So a brand name, and a mission, was born. 

Taste the spirit that Wine Enthusiast named the top gin with a 97 rating. That's 5 points higher than Hendrick's and Bombay Sapphire.

Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 97 Points

Aviation Cocktail No. 1 by Samuel Kinsey

2 ounces gin

1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 teaspoons maraschino liqueur, preferably Luxardo

1/4 ounce Crème de Violette

Lemon twist, for garnish.

Combine the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to chill well, then strain into a cocktail glass. Drizzle the Crème de Violette into the glass and garnish with a lemon twist.  

"The Allen Cocktail". The receipt calls for:

4 parts gin

1 part maraschino liqueur

1/2 tsp fresh lemon

lemon twist

combine liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker w/ cracked ice and shake well. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish w/ lemon twist.

3 Bottle minimum...$10 Handling Fee