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Aviation Gin Closes Portland Distillery | Portland News
Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin distillery in Portland is shutting down, marking the end of a flashy 33,000-square-foot hub that opened in 2022 with tours, a cocktail bar, and tasting room. Diageo, the parent company, says the move reflects shifting business priorities and a focus on scaling the Aviation brand — which they still see as a major player. The closure affects just five employees total, with Diageo shifting production to other facilities for efficiency. This isn’t the first time Diageo has moved operations from Portland — and they own big names like Smirnoff, Crown Royal, and…
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