Empress 1908 Gin - Small Batch Distilled - All Natural - 70cl

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What first catches the eye about this gin is its unusual purple colour, which immediately arouses curiosity. Then there is the modern bottle design and the seductive aroma that Empress 1908 Gin exudes. Because when you open the bottle, your nose is treated to a delicate smell of butterfly flowers, citrus and Fairmont Empress House Teas. The pleasure of this gin reaches its peak as soon as you can no longer resist and try a sip. The typical juniper flavour paired with rose and grapefruit promises a fruity, spicy taste experience that lingers on the tongue for a long time. Handcrafted Gin The doors of the Fairmont Empress Hotel opened in 1908. It is situated in Victoria, British Columbia Canada and looks over the city’s renowned harbor. Empress 1908 Gin is named for and inspired by the hotel’s century plus of history. The Empress 1908 Gin is a creation of Victoria Distillers. Actually, this distillery was known for its unique liqueurs, which were made in the Copper Alambic and were considered the best in British Columbia. But the Empress 1908 Gin is the best example that their skills go far beyond liqueurs. From 8 selected botanicals, the distillery has conjured a gin that is more than accomplished in both style and quality. It is handcrafted using an energy-saving process and finished with pear for an extra fruity touch. The minimisation of environmental impact and the natural aroma as well as the unique quality convince laymen and true gin connoisseurs alike. Serving recommendation

Empress 1908 Gin is a produced by Victoria Distillers in the coastal area of British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2008, Victoria Distillers produces a variety of spirits including Gin, Vodka, Brandy, and more. Their products are handcrafted in small batches, and the distillery itself is designed with a focus on sustainability – transferring the excess heat from production into a geothermal system that helps power the hotel next door.Despite the color, don’t come to Empress 1908 Gin expecting something floral or violet-flavored. This is a mixing gin with a strong emphasis on showmanship. Prior to India’s independence in 1950, the country’s residents referred to British kings and queens as Emperor and Empress. In 1877, Queen Victoria, the namesake for Victoria, B.C. where Empress 1908 is made, became the first Empress of India. While Empress was founded and is still produced in Victoria, two uncommon ingredients in the gin — cinnamon and ginger — just so happen to be two of the most popular spices in India and serve as a nod to Canada’s commonwealth sibling. Empress isn’t afraid to switch up its citrus. But, you will need to grab your broom because the show-stopping gin is set to be a popular in the run up to Christmas. As if by magic, the deep indigo gin turns pink when it is mixed with a tonic of your choice, or citrus.

While one may be inclined to think Empress’s bright violet color is the result of additives or other food coloring, in reality it’s 100 percent natural. The bright violet hue actually comes from butterfly pea blossom, which was chosen by distillers to give the gin deep, earthy notes that balance the traditional citrus-forward flavors in the spirit. The flower providing an eye-catching blue color was actually an unexpected discovery. While testing the tea blend that would make it into the final version of Empress, distillers discovered that the blossom, which is a part of the Blue Suede Shoes tea blend, transmits the purple hue.The butterfly pea blossom has a natural indigo hue that transforms to a delicate soft pink with the addition of citrus or tonic. I further like Empress 1908 Gin paired with fresh citrus. A Tom Collins is a nice drink here. Skip the Gimlet unless you’re using some fresh lime or homemade cordial. Overall, Empress 1908 Gin Aware of the amounts of water and energy necessary to distill spirits, Victoria Distillers is committed to reducing its climate impact wherever possible. As such, the distillery partnered with its neighbor, the Sidney Pier Hotel, to use a closed-loop system during distillation that recaptures heat and water used in the distilling process and transfers it to energy that’s used at the hotel next door. This closed-loop system connects the distillation stills to a geothermal system that powers units used to heat each of the hotel rooms next door. Through this system, Victoria Distillers is able to save approximately 1,500 gallons of water and is able to transfer 850,000 BTUs of energy to the hotel per distillation. Through this project, the distillery hopes to save 1,384,000 gallons of water and transfer a total of over 727 million BTUs to Sidney Pier Hotel per year. It’s Insta-famous.