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Take this icon After turning frenemies from the big screen to bar shelves, Aviation American Gin (co-owned by Ryan Reynolds aka Wade Wilson) has released six special bottles inspired by the new release. Deadpool and Wolverine The film, which hits theaters on July 26. In addition to offering designs featuring different versions of Deadpool, in honor of the film's debut, the brand also launched a limited-edition bottle with Wolverine on the front, officially welcoming him into Deadpool. Genematic Universe after years of harsh commercials featuring Reynolds in a fight with Hugh Jackman.
According to Aviation Gin, the bottles are “encased in sleek black glass and adorned with custom yellow ribbon stamps and metallic detailing” and are “filled with the same smooth, pure American gin that Aviation American Gin consumers know and love.” As one of the best Marvel products available right now, you can now bring the dynamic duo together on your bar cart—without having to hop into the backseat of your car. Feel free to sit back, pour yourself a “Wolverine Sunrise,” and turn on the sipping soundtrack to “‘NSync and the Stray Kids.”
Many cocktail experts credit Aviation with the ginaissance, a new wave of gin enjoyment among everyday Americans. Even if Ryan Reynolds didn’t start the company himself, when he took his first sip of Aviation American Gin in 2018, it was clear it was worth investing in—and he’s since bought the brand. Founded in Portland, Aviation Gin is a great spirit if you’re not looking for something too dry for a gin that tastes like Wolverine, or even if you don’t typically reach for spirit to order your signature cocktail.
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This gin has a smooth flavour, with light spicy top notes, a subtle floral juniper aroma and a citrus base. You get a smoother, cleaner flavour thanks to the unique distillation process and a commitment to making the gin in smaller batches of 100. Reynolds isn’t known for his aviation advertising stunts, like introducing his “vasectomy cocktail” for Father’s Day last year, but the launch of these sleek bottles was relatively quiet in comparison.
The good news is that these “beautiful and rare pieces of art” won’t cost you much more than the traditional Aviation American Gin offerings, which start at $38.99 per bottle and $94.98 for the Deadpool & Wolverine set — but they are limited. According to the distillery, the bottles are only available for purchase in Florida, California, Texas, New York, and Oregon, and “just like summer romances,” these anti-aviation heroes won’t be around much longer, so be sure to grab one from ReserveBar.com while you still can.
