Aviation Gin (70cl, 42%)

Aviation Gin is an American New Western gin from Portland, Oregon. It is made with grain neutral alcohol and botanicals including juniper, cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla and the peels of two orange varieties. The botanicals macerate for 18 hours before distillation, which takes about seven hours, and the gin is brought to 42% with water. It comes in a 70cl ribbed bottle with a black label and silver closure. The floral and spicy profile suits both the Aviation cocktail and a gin and tonic. The nose brings juniper with a delicate floral sweetness and violet, citrus peel, green herbal notes and a small spicy nuance.