Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
Contemporary Gin

Empress 1908 Indigo Gin

Empress 1908750 ml42.5% ABV

A majestic color-changing gin with elegant floral notes

Handcrafted in small batches, Empress 1908 Indigo Gin is renowned for its striking all-natural indigo hue, which transforms into soft pink when mixed with citrus or tonic. A refined contemporary style gin, it delivers a delicate balance of traditional botanicals and bright floral tea notes.

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87/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Chilled45-52F
GlassCopa glass
Celebration
Gifting
Summer BBQ
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Food pairings

Traditional
Classic dry martini with a lemon twist or fresh oysters
Vegetarian
Goat cheese salad with lemon-herb vinaigrette
Cheese
Mild goat cheese or triple cream brie
Also good withTonicLemonMild Cheese

A cocktail to make with it

Empress & Tonic

  • 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
  • 3 oz Premium tonic water
  • 1 Grapefruit wheel

Fill a copa glass with ice. Add tonic water first, then float the Empress 1908 Gin on top. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel and stir gently before enjoying.

Serve in a copa glass

The story behind it

The maker

Established in 2008 in Sidney, British Columbia, Victoria Distillers collaborated with the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel to create this unique gin. Inspired by the hotel's legendary afternoon tea service, the team sought to blend classic gin elements with signature estate tea blends.

How it is made

This micro-distilled spirit is handcrafted in copper pot stills by Victoria Distillers on Vancouver Island. It features a unique blend of botanicals including black tea and butterfly pea blossom, which imparts the signature natural color change.

From British Columbia, Canada

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