Empress 1908 Gin: The Colour-Changing Showstopper With Substance Behind the Spectacle
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
7/10Empress 1908's indigo hue shifts to pink with tonic — but beyond the Instagram appeal, there's a well-crafted gin with genuine botanical character.
Community Reviews
View All (7)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 2026Empress 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 2026Yes, 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