VICTORIA, BC, Oct. 22, 2026 /CNW/ -- Empress 1908 Gin, Canada's top-selling ultra-premium gin¹, today expands its renowned portfolio into a new spirits category with the launch of Empress 1908 Vodka in British Columbia and Alberta. A masterfully crafted spirit for those who seek out the exceptional, Empress 1908 Vodka was developed by one of Canada's oldest artisan distilleries, Victoria Distillers, to create extraordinary martinis and signature cocktails.
Empress 1908 Vodka (42.5% ABV) is four-times distilled, crafted with pure Canadian water and Canadian-grown corn for a smooth, crisp and clean taste with a hint of sweetness. Made for professional bartenders and home mixologists to shake or stir the finest cocktails, the new spirit elevates the classic Vodka Martini with classic simplicity, while adding depth to popular recipes like the Espresso Martini and Dirty Vodka Martini.
"After countless inquiries from vodka connoisseurs over the years, we're thrilled to debut our latest creation – Empress 1908 Vodka," said Phil Lecours, Master Distiller at Victoria Distillers. "A true reflection of our approach to distilling, this spirit takes us right back to our earliest roots. From the beginning, Victoria Distillers has crafted all kinds of limited-edition spirits, including unique barrel-aged brandies and crisp, clean vodkas. Our latest launch honours that rich heritage."
Empress 1908 Vodka builds upon the phenomenal success of Empress 1908 Gin's award-winning line-up made by Victoria Distillers – including Indigo, Elderflower Rose, Cucumber Lemon and Original Gins, as well as the Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo non-alcoholic spirit.
"We are deeply excited to further expand our spirits portfolio and bring the Empress 1908 name beyond our much-loved gin and into the world of vodka; creating an extraordinary, high-quality spirit for sophisticated palates right here in our home country of Canada," said Eric Dopkins, President and CEO of Victoria Distillers. "Just like Empress 1908 Gin, our new Empress 1908 Vodka delivers an exceptionally smooth profile, with every sip meeting the high standards our consumers expect."
Empress 1908 Vodka 750ml bottles are now available in British Columbia (SRP: $48.99 CAN) and Alberta (SRP: $48.99 CAN), Canada. For more information on Empress 1908 Vodka, visit www.empressgin.com/spirit/empress-vodka/