Empress 1908's flagship spirit, Cocktail Gin is a staple in any bartender’s repertoire. Once known as Victoria Premium Cocktail Gin, this recipe has become a well-known favourite over the years. Its botanical recipe combines ten exquisite elements, from familiar juniper and citrus to unexpected additions like sarsaparilla root and star anise. The result is an intensely flavoured spirit that is as full-bodied and as complex as a fine single-malt whisky. 

From the classic G&T to the most complex cocktail, great drinks start with Empress Cocktail Gin.

For almost 20 years, Victoria Distillers has been producing some of Canada’s finest handmade spirits. Our unique waterfront location in Sidney, British Columbia, houses the copper pot stills that produce our range of spirits. Victoria Distillers was established in 2008, making it one of the oldest artisan distilleries in Canada.