Aviation Gin Shuts Portland Tasting Room After 4 Years, Moves Distillation to Other Diageo Sites
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Updated · Willamette Week · Jul 6
Aviation Gin Shuts Portland Tasting Room After 4 Years, Moves Distillation to Other Diageo Sites
3 articles · Updated · Willamette Week · Jul 6
Summary
June 28 marked the last day of service at Aviation Gin’s Northwest Portland tasting room and visitor center, ending a site that opened in September 2022.
Diageo also shifted Aviation’s distillation out of Portland after starting the transition last year, saying the move was aimed at efficiency and reflected evolving business needs.
The London-based drinks group said the brand remains an important part of its portfolio and tied the closure to broader growth ambitions rather than a retreat from Aviation Gin.
Aviation began as House Spirits’ flagship product in Oregon, and Ryan Reynolds—who joined as spokesman and part-owner in 2018—still holds an ownership stake.