Empress 1908 Gin, a brand of Milestone Brands, 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, the company says. It is a full-bodied, contemporary gin intentionally crafted with the finest ingredients to elevate both classic and bespoke cocktail creations, it adds.

Empress 1908 Original Gin’s complex flavor palate showcases 10 exquisite elements, balancing familiar notes of juniper and citrus with unexpected elements like star anise and sarsaparilla, it notes. Botanical ingredients are distilled with Canadian water to create a premium gin ideal for effortless, elevated cocktails, the company says.

“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,” said Eric Dopkins, CEO and chairman of Milestone Brands, in a statement. “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.”

Phil Lecours, master distiller at Victoria Distillers, added: “We’re thrilled to debut the Empress 1908 Original Gin recipe to the United States. 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.”

Empress 1908 Original Gin is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $39.99 for a 750-ml bottle.

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