Handcrafted in small batch copper-pot stills, Empress 1908 Gin is made by Victoria Distillers and inspired by the legendary Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia. On top of traditional botanicals, we add a signature blend of black tea served at the Empress Hotel and butterfly pea blossom, an exotic herb that balances the traditional citrus notes of gin with a warm herbal earthiness, and gives the gin its natural indigo colour. Empress 1908’s combination of exquisite taste, delicate aroma, soft texture, and remarkable presentation provide the perfect base for a new aesthetic of cocktail creation and enjoyment.

Maker Notes

Following in the footsteps of our celebrated Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, Empress 1908’s Elderflower Rose expression pays homage to our home city of Victoria, British Columbia. Lovingly referred to as the ‘City of Gardens’, Victoria’s flowers bloom nearly year-round, offering plenty of inspiration for our distillers. Empress Elderflower Rose Gin is handcrafted in copper pot stills and features a bright floral bouquet of nine unique premium botanicals. Distinguished by its surprisingly understated floral palate complemented by citrus and spice notes and a hint of sweetness, Empress Elderflower Rose Gin brings a taste of our home to your next cocktail creation.

Vibrant red rose petals and black carrot imbue Empress Elderflower Rose Gin with its jewel-toned hue. Inspired by the multicoloured blossoms that bring our hometown to life each year, the spirits all-natural pigmentation effortlessly elevates the presentation of any cocktail creation. No artificial colours or stabilizers are used, so while the flavour will last forever, the unique ruby colour will fade over time. Fading is accelerated by exposure to sunlight, so we recommend that you experience each bottle within a year of purchase and store it in a cool, dark place. After all, a gin this beautiful is meant to be enjoyed at its best.

Empress Elderflower Rose Gin marries nine vibrant botanical elements to create its one-of-a-kind flavour palate. In addition to juniper berries, you will taste the gentle sweetness of elderflower, a bright burst of orange and a touch of floral rose and lavender. The gin’s colour is all-natural, from the addition of red rose petals and black carrot. Learn more about Empress Elderflower Rose Gin’s ingredients and raise a toast to the delicious cocktails to come!

Following the success of our celebrated Empress 1908 Indigo Gin and Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin, Victoria Distillers is pleased to announce the latest innovation, Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin. Inspired by the accompanying flavours of afternoon tea, our Master Distiller expertly blends eight botanicals to create an exquisite spirit. Experience lively citrus notes, fresh cucumber, fragrant jasmine and delicate spice. The result is an exceptional gin bursting with flavour that is sure to transform cocktails from ordinary to extraordinary.

Empress Cucumber Lemon Gin is bursting with flavour. Discover bright and bold citrus notes from lemon peel, crisp hints of garden cucumber, classic, lively juniper, subtle spice from cardamon and soft, fragrant florals of jasmine. Easily enjoyed in both elevated classics and bespoke cocktails, our latest creation is bound to add a new and refreshing sensory experience to any drink menu.