Founded in 2004 in Oregon, House Spirits Distillery is one of the leading exponents of the craft distilling movement in America and is located in the heart of Portland's distillery district. Their award-winning products are inspired by a passion for quality spirits and delicious cocktails. Using ethically sourced ingredients, the spirits are handcrafted under the watchful eye of the head distiller and the talented bartenders who collaborate on the project. Aviation American Gin, the distillery's most famous product, was born in the summer of 2005, at a small party in Seattle. Professional bartender Ryan Magarian received a complex summer botanical infusion from a friend in Portland. Finding it unlike anything he had ever tasted in his life, he soon sought out the producer, House Spirits Distillery. Realizing they shared a shared interest in spirits, cocktails, and food pairings, the distillers at House Spirits agreed with Ryan on the idea of ​​creating a somewhat unconventional regional gin style. In June 2006, after nearly 30 attempts, Aviation Gin was born. Many believe it was the first collaboration between distillers and bartenders in American history.