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Aviation Gin Closes Portland Distillery | Raleigh News

Aviation American Gin, Ryan Reynolds’ gin brand, has shut down its Portland distillery and tasting room — but don’t panic, the brand’s still alive. The move, citing evolving business needs, relocates production for efficiency, joining a wave of spirits closures across the U.S. as industry sales dipped 2.2% last year. Despite the shakeup, Diageo remains committed to the iconic gin, which has been crafted with its signature 18-hour botanical infusion for years. The Portland hub — also a packaging and visitor center — may be gone, but Aviation’s future is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a…

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