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Empress 1908 Gin: The Colour-Changing Showstopper With Substance Behind the Spectacle

Empress 1908 Gin: The Colour-Changing Showstopper With Substance Behind the Spectacle

7 /10
EDITOR
8.3 /10
COMMUNITY (7)
Distillery: Victoria Distillers
Type: Flavoured
ABV: 42.5% ABV
Price: £35
Botanicals: juniper, rose, coriander, grapefruit peel, ginger root, cinnamon, butterfly pea blossom
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Empress 1908 Gin is a Flavoured gin made by Victoria Distillers. ABV: 42.5% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, rose, coriander, grapefruit peel, ginger root. Our expert rating is 7/10. community average is 8.3/10 from 7 reviews.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral rose, grapefruit citrus, gentle juniper, warm cinnamon, a faint earthiness from the butterfly pea blossom

Palate

Floral and citrus-forward with rose petal sweetness, grapefruit brightness, coriander spice, ginger warmth, and a soft juniper backbone

Finish

Medium with rose petal persistence, citrus fade, and a warm cinnamon-ginger close

Expert Review

7/10

Empress 1908's indigo hue shifts to pink with tonic — but beyond the Instagram appeal, there's a well-crafted gin with genuine botanical character.

Ash Carrington
Ash Carrington Reviews Editor
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Community Reviews

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Isla McCallister VIPsAllowed — Great gifting gin
8/10

Bought this for a friend and ended up buying myself a bottle too. The floral rose nose draws you in, the citrus-forward palate delivers, and that indigo colour is mesmerising. Solid Flavoured gin.

1 March 2026
Erik Strom VIPsAllowed — Pure magic in a bottle
10/10

Empress 1908 is the complete package. Stunning colour that changes with tonic, gorgeous rose and grapefruit aromatics, and a palate that delivers coriander spice and ginger warmth in perfect harmony. The cinnamon-ginger close is heavenly. Nothing else comes close for sheer drama and quality.

18 February 2026
Suki Patel VIPsAllowed — More than just a pretty face
8/10

Yes, the colour is stunning, but there's genuine quality here too. The rose petal sweetness with grapefruit brightness is lovely, and the cinnamon-ginger close adds proper warmth. A well-made Flavoured gin at 42.5%.

10 January 2026
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