Aviation is America's original craft gin, created in Portland, Oregon by bartender Ryan Magarian and distiller Christian Krogstad, who set out to build something more versatile and mixable than the juniper forward London Dry style. The recipe is unusual and worth knowing: cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper and two kinds of orange peel, macerated for eighteen hours before a seven hour distillation. The spirit comes off at 142 proof and is brought down to 84, and the result leans floral, citrus and spice rather than pine, which is why bartenders reach for it. The Deadpool edition arrived in summer 2024 alongside Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine, and it is a genuine full circle for the brand. Ryan Reynolds, Aviation's co owner, has said publicly that he discovered the gin while shooting the first Deadpool film, back when Aviation was too small to tie into a summer blockbuster and the film itself was struggling to attract sponsors. Nearly a decade later the two arrived at a proper collaboration. Designed by Maximum Effort and Sandstrom Partners, the bottles are smoked black glass with red strip stamps, metallic detailing and the Deadpool mask icon on the label. Worth knowing before you order: six different bottle designs were produced for this release, each with a different icon treatment, and which one you receive is not something any retailer can guarantee. The gin inside is identical across all six. Same crisp, clean, balanced spirit, same award record, in a bottle that people tend to keep.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
42% |
| Proof |
84 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Portland, Oregon |
| Distillery |
Aviation American Gin, Portland |
| Category |
American Gin |
| Expression |
Deadpool Limited Edition |
| Botanicals |
Juniper, cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla and two varieties of orange peel |
| Production |
18 hour maceration, 7 hour distillation, distilled at 142 proof and reduced to 84 |
| Created By |
Ryan Magarian and Christian Krogstad |
| Bottle Design |
Maximum Effort and Sandstrom Partners |
| Released |
Summer 2024 |
| Designs |
Six different bottle designs produced; design received cannot be selected |
Tasting Notes
Color: Clear.
Nose: Floral and aromatic, with lavender and cardamom over soft juniper and bright orange peel.
Palate: Crisp and smooth. Citrus and floral notes lead, with warm spice from cardamom and anise, and juniper sitting underneath rather than in front.
Finish: Clean and balanced, with lingering spice and a touch of sarsaparilla sweetness.
FAQ
Q: Which bottle design will I receive?
A: Six different designs were produced for this release and the specific one shipped cannot be guaranteed or selected. The gin inside is identical across all six.
Q: Is the gin different from standard Aviation?
A: No. It is the same Aviation American Gin at 42 percent alcohol by volume. Only the bottle design is exclusive to this release.
Q: What botanicals are used?
A: Juniper, cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla and two kinds of orange peel, macerated for eighteen hours before distillation.
Q: Why does it taste different from a London Dry gin?
A: Aviation was built to be more mixable, so the recipe pulls back on juniper and pushes floral, citrus and spice notes forward.
Q: Is it still being made?
A: No. It was a limited edition tied to the 2024 film release and was sold while supplies lasted.
Q: Where can I buy Aviation American Gin Deadpool Edition online?
A: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
