Aviation
The brand was sold to Davos Brands in 2016, before Ryan Reynolds acquired a stake in 2018 and became closely associated with its marketing. Diageo acquired Aviation Gin and Davos Brands in 2020, while Reynolds retained an ongoing ownership interest. A dedicated Aviation American Gin Distillery and visitor experience opened in Portland in 2022, giving the brand a more prominent production home in the city where it began.
The brand was sold to Davos Brands in 2016, before Ryan Reynolds acquired a stake in 2018 and became closely associated with its marketing. Diageo acquired Aviation Gin and Davos Brands in 2020, while Reynolds retained an ongoing ownership interest. A dedicated Aviation American Gin Distillery and visitor experience opened in Portland in 2022, giving the brand a more prominent production home in the city where it began.
