Empress 1908 Indigo Gin is a contemporary, handcrafted Canadian spirit famous for its vivid all-natural indigo blue color and distinct color-shifting property. Producer: Handcrafted by Victoria Distillers in British Columbia, Canada. Inspiration: The legendary afternoon tea service at the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria. Alcohol by Volume: Bottled at 42.5% ABV (85 Proof). Distillation: Micro-distilled in small-batch copper-pot stills. The Color-Changing Magic The gin gets its rich pigmentation post-distillation from butterfly pea blossoms, an exotic Southeast Asian herb. Because the blossom is highly sensitive to pH levels, adding acidic mixers like citrus juices (lemon/lime) or tonic water instantly changes the gin's color from deep indigo to bright lavender, soft pink, or fuchsia. Because it uses zero artificial colors or stabilizers, the blue hue will naturally fade if exposed to direct sunlight over a year. Botanical & Flavor Profile The spirit base is made from non-GMO corn and is infused with eight organic botanicals: Juniper & Coriander Seed: Provides a classic, slightly warm, citrusy London Dry backbone. Fairmont Empress House Blend Tea: Imbues a distinct, delicate floral and earthy depth. Grapefruit Peel: Adds sharp, bitter citrus notes. Rose Petals: Gives a soft floral aroma. Ginger Root & Cinnamon Bark: Offers a warm, subtle spice finish. Popular Cocktail Ratios Empress & Tonic: Build 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin and 3 oz tonic water over ice in a glass. Garnish with a grapefruit wheel. Watch it shift to a bright lavender-pink. Empress Collins: Shake 2 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass, top with club soda, and watch the layered pink-to-blue transition.
