Aviation Gin 42% Vol. 1,75l

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<p>Aviation Gin is produced in Portland, Oregon. It is lighter and softer in flavor than other dry gins. The production is under the supervision of Master Distillers Christian Krogstad and Andrew Tice.<br><br>Awards:<br>- 97/100 points from Wine Enthusiast magazine.<br><br><i>"I've tried every gin on the planet and Aviation is, hands down, the best.</i><br><i>Also, I don't recommend trying every gin on the planet. Stick with this one."</i><br><br>- Ryan Reynolds, Co-Owner, Aviation American Gin</p><p><strong>Production:</strong></p><p><strong>STEP 1: INFUSION</strong></p><p>It all starts with our precise blend of botanicals – cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and two kinds of orange peel. The botanicals are suspended in a neutral grain spirit for 18 hours in macerating tanks.</p><p><br><strong>STEP 2: DISTILLATION</strong></p><p>The macerate is then pumped into a still along with pure water. Steam jackets heat the macerate, the vapors go into the condenser, which cools the vapors to form the gin distillate.</p><p><br><strong>STEP 3: THE CUT</strong></p><p>In a meticulously monitored process, the first fluid leaving the still, the "heads," is removed. Collecting the "heart of the spirit" throughout the run, the distillers then determine the end of the cycle and make the final cut, "the tails." This process takes approximately 7 hours and at this point, the "heart cut" is 142 proof.</p><p><br><strong>STEP 4: BLENDING &amp; BOTTLING</strong></p><p>The "heart cut" is transferred to a blending tank where pure water is added, bringing the gin to the desired 84 proof. It is then sent to the bottling line for filling, capping, and labeling. Aviation is then packed into boxes and ready to ship.</p>