Empress 1908 Gin announced the first-ever U.S. availability of its signature Empress 1908 Original Gin. One of Canada’s first premium gins, Empress 1908 Original Gin features a distinctive botanical recipe developed by Victoria Distillers, one of Canada’s oldest artisan distilleries. 

It is a full-bodied, contemporary gin intentionally crafted with the finest ingredients to elevate both classic and bespoke cocktail creations. 

This foundational expression, never before available in the U.S., helped pave the way for the brand’s award-winning line up of spirits including the iconic Empress 1908 Indigo Gin. Its complex flavor palate showcases ten exquisite elements, balancing familiar notes of juniper and citrus with unexpected elements like star anise and sarsaparilla. Botanical ingredients are lovingly distilled with pure Canadian water to create a premium gin ideal for effortless, elevated cocktails.

“Bringing Empress 1908 Original Gin to the U.S. reflects the brand’s foundational role in the gin category and how we have evolved over the years,” Eric Dopkins, CEO and Chairman of Milestone Brands, said in a news release. “It’s the original gin that started the Empress 1908 journey, and we’re proud to introduce American consumers to one of our portfolio’s most versatile expressions for effortless cocktail creations.”

A staple spirit for professional bartenders and at-home mixologists, Empress 1908 Original Gin lends itself beautifully to a range of classic and contemporary cocktails – from timeless martinis and elevated Gin & Tonics to inventive serves like the Fan Tan Sidecar or the Kiwi Smash, which features muddled kiwis, pineapple juice and elderflower liquor.

“We’re thrilled to debut the Empress 1908 Original Gin recipe to the United States,” said Phil Lecours, Master Distiller at Victoria Distillers. “As our first, original spirit, it set the stage for everything we’ve built since. Crafted with care and the finest ingredients, it’s a true reflection of our approach to distilling.”

Original Gin is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $39.99 for a 750ml bottle.

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About Empress 1908 Gin

Handcrafted in small-batch copper-pot stills, the portfolio of award-winning Empress 1908 Gins are made by Victoria Distillers, one of Canada’s oldest small-batch spirits companies located in Victoria, British Columbia. Founded in 2017, the brand’s spirits portfolio is crafted by Master Distiller Phil Lecours and comprises Indigo Gin, Elderflower Rose Gin, Cucumber Lemon Gin, Original Gin and 0.0 Indigo. Please visit www.empressgin.com for more information.