Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin is a naturally indigo gin layering delicate elderflower and rose over Empress 1908's signature botanical base — colored by butterfly pea blossom, which shifts hue when mixed with citrus or tonic.Empress 1908 is known for its striking natural indigo color, drawn from butterfly pea blossom rather than artificial dye — and for the way that color shifts toward pink and lavender when acidity or tonic is added. The Elderflower Rose expression builds on that signature base with soft floral elderflower and rose, making an especially fragrant, delicate gin for spritzes and floral cocktails.Tasting Notes Nose: Soft elderflower and rose over gentle botanicals Palate: Floral and delicate — elderflower and rose with a smooth juniper base Finish: Clean, fragrant, and light Specs Brand: Empress 1908 Style: Flavored Gin — Elderflower Rose (naturally indigo, color-shifting) Color Source: Butterfly pea blossom (natural) Key Botanicals: Elderflower, rose, juniper Size: 750ml Browse all gin at Wooden Cork.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is Empress 1908 blue?The natural indigo color comes from butterfly pea blossom, not artificial dye. When mixed with citrus or tonic, the color shifts toward pink and lavender.What does the Elderflower Rose expression taste like?Floral and delicate — soft elderflower and rose over a smooth juniper base, finishing clean and fragrant.How should I serve it?Beautiful in a Gin & Tonic or spritz where the color shift shows; the elderflower-rose profile suits light, floral cocktails.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Why is Empress 1908 blue?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The natural indigo color comes from butterfly pea blossom, not artificial dye. When mixed with citrus or tonic, the color shifts toward pink and lavender."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What does the Elderflower Rose expression taste like?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Floral and delicate — soft elderflower and rose over a smooth juniper base, finishing clean and fragrant."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How should I serve it?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Beautiful in a Gin & Tonic or spritz where the color shift shows; the elderflower-rose profile suits light, floral cocktails."}}]}
