Empress 1908 Indigo Gin 750ml

Empress 1908 gets its deep indigo colour from butterfly pea blossom, which turns pink when you add tonic or citrus. It is made by Victoria Distillers in Sidney, British Columbia, in copper pot stills, and bottled at 42.5%.

There are eight botanicals, including the Fairmont Empress hotel's own tea blend, juniper, rose petals, coriander, grapefruit peel, ginger and cinnamon. The 1908 refers to the year the hotel opened. In the glass it is citrusy and gently spiced, with a silky texture.

If you want a gin that changes colour for guests, Empress is the one to buy. For a pinker, more floral bottle that stays ruby, try Empress Elderflower Rose; for a classic look, go to Bombay Sapphire.

The producer's serve is Empress and tonic in a copa glass with a grapefruit slice. It also makes a striking Aviation or a French 75.

It is a reliable party bottle that also tastes good. More bottles are under gin, and the rest of our liquor is a click away. Pick it up at our Brooklyn store or get same-day delivery across NYC.