Aviation American Gin (75cl, 42%)

Aviation American Gin is an American gin from Portland, Oregon, created in 2006. It is built on a neutral grain spirit with cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and sweet and bitter orange peel. The botanicals are macerated for 18 hours before distillation. The recipe is a botanical democracy, with no single botanical meant to dominate. Citrus and floral notes lead, with juniper kept softer in the background. On the nose and palate, orange peel and lavender bring citrus and floral notes, cardamom and coriander add warm spice, and juniper sits underneath.