Empress 1908 Originial Gin 750ML

The Color-Changing Sovereign of Modern Cocktail Craft

Transform your home bar into a theatrical sensory experience with Empress 1908 Original Indigo Gin, the award-winning spirit that completely revolutionized the modern cocktail landscape. Handcrafted in small batches by Victoria Distillers on the scenic waterfront of British Columbia, Canada, this extraordinary Pacific Northwest-style gin was born from an elite collaboration with the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel. It serves as a true phenomenon—a spirit that marries old-world British sensibility with cutting-edge visual alchemy, built specifically for hostesses and mixologists who want their drinks to command the spotlight.

The breathtaking hallmark of Empress 1908 is its 100% all-natural, majestic indigo-blue hue. This striking color is extracted via a careful maceration of butterfly pea blossom, an exotic flower that contributes a soft, velvet texture and a warm herbal earthiness. Because the blossom’s natural pigments are highly sensitive to pH levels, the gin possesses an astonishing, interactive secret: the moment you introduce an acid like fresh lime juice, lemon juice, or premium tonic water, the liquid naturally shifts from a deep vivid indigo to a soft lavender, bright violet, or brilliant fuchsia pink. ### Taste Profile & Mixology

• The Profile: A luminous, deep royal indigo-blue in the bottle. Built on an ultra-clean, non-GMO Canadian corn spirit base, it features a beautifully smooth medium body, a remarkably soft texture, and a gentle delivery that swaps out the aggressive pine-needle sting of a traditional London Dry for a balanced, modern floral trail.

• Flavor Highlights: On the nose, an elegant bouquet of bright grapefruit zest, delicate rose buds, and soft juniper opens up gracefully. The palate follows with a sophisticated blend of earthy black tea leaves, warm ginger root, and subtle coriander spice.

• The Finish: Clean, gentle, and lingering, resolving with a velvety, herbal softness and a refreshing pop of citrus oil.

• In the Glass: It is the undisputed champion of extra-sensory mixology. Use it to craft an Empress & Tonic by pouring it over ice and watching the color transform as you add the mixer.

• How to Enjoy: Elevate your menu by using it as the vibrant base for an Empress 75 (shaken with lemon juice and simple syrup, topped with champagne) or a striking, color-blocked Indigo Negroni.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle

• Origin: Victoria Distillers, British Columbia, Canada

• Spirit Type: Pacific Northwest Style Gin

• Key Ingredients: Empress Hotel Signature Black Tea, Butterfly Pea Blossom, Grapefruit Peel, Ginger Root, Whole Rosebud, Juniper

• Attributes: 100% All-Natural (No Artificial Dyes), Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Base

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 42.5% (85 Proof)

Pro Tip: Because Empress 1908 uses zero artificial colorings or chemical stabilizers, its magnificent natural indigo hue can gradually fade over extended exposure to direct sunlight. To preserve its legendary color-shifting properties at peak intensity, always store your bottle in a cool, dark cabinet or a protected back-bar display.