Empress 1908 Gin Partners with Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts on Holiday Cocktail Experience

WHO: Empress 1908 Gin, the #1 ultra-premium gin in the U.S., has partnered with Independent Collection® Hotels & Resorts, a portfolio of boutique properties, to create the 'Gin-gle All The Way' Holiday Cocktail Experience – an interactive experience available to hotel guests at participating properties.

WHAT: This December, guests at participating Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts (full list of participating properties below) will enjoy a range of interactive holiday cocktail experiences curated by Empress 1908 Gin, including:

• A Festive Welcome: Guests at select properties throughout the month of December will enjoy a complimentary Empress 1908 Gin specialty cocktail, like the Winter Cranberry 75. Visit the 'Gin-gle Garnish Bar' to personalize drinks with festive options such as fresh cranberries, sugared rosemary, and orange peels.

• Seasonal Pop-Up Bars: Participating properties will feature 'Gin-gle All The Way' Holiday Pop-up Bars, with interactive Empress 1908 Gin cocktail stations and DIY garnish experiences. Craft the perfect holiday cocktail guided by an Empress 1908 Gin expert, from tips on flavor profiles to unique ingredients, and pairing recommendations with tonics and other mixers.

• "Gin-gle All The Way Igloo Experience" at Rooftop at The Envoy – The Envoy Hotel, Boston, MA: Guests can sip exclusive Empress 1908 Gin cocktails such as the Gin-gle Bell Hot Toddy, Winter Garden Spritz, Pomegranate Polar Spritz, and Pear Tree Spritz in a cozy outdoor heated igloo – complete with holiday-blue blankets, sparkling snowflake décor, and stunning views of Boston Harbor. This experience is exclusive to The Envoy Hotel in Boston, MA.

WHERE: The participating hotels include: Annapolis Waterfront Hotel (Annapolis, MD), Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club (Miami, FL), Carte Hotel (San Diego, CA), Aliz Hotel (New York, NY), Hotel Madera (Washington, D.C.), Hotel Nia (Menlo Park, CA), The Ambrose Hotel (Santa Monica, CA), Sea Crest Beach Resort (Cape Cod, MA), The Morrow Hotel (Washington, D.C.), The Sanctuary Beach Resort (Monterey Bay, CA), The Envoy Hotel (Boston, MA), Hotel 48LEX (New York, NY), Nu Hotel (Brooklyn, NY), The Tillary Hotel (Brooklyn, NY), The Rittenhouse (Philadelphia, PA), The Whitney Hotel (Boston, MA), Hotel Dena (Pasadena, CA), and Hotel Landy (Orlando, FL).

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About Independent Collection® Hotels & Resorts

Independent Collection® Hotels & Resorts is designed for those who see the world differently. The curious and discerning travelers who look beyond the beaten path to discover a destination's true spirit, engage with local culture and indulge their curiosities with flair. Each one-of-a-kind hotel in the collection reflects the vibrancy of the surrounding community. With locally inspired design, eclectic amenities, personalized service and insider destination knowledge, Independent Collection's hotels and resorts engage guests with meaningful experiences at every touchpoint.

About Empress 1908 Gin

Handcrafted in small-batch copper-pot stills, the portfolio of award-winning Empress 1908 Gins are made by Victoria Distillers, one of Canada's oldest small-batch spirits companies located in Victoria, British Columbia. Founded in 2017, the distillery has been recognized for its excellence by New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2017, World Gin Awards 2018, Canadian Artisan Spirits Awards 2019 and Beverage Dynamics' Spirits Growth Brand Awards in both 2021 and 2022. The Empress 1908 Gin spirits portfolio is crafted by Master Distiller Phil Lecours and comprises Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin, Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin and Empress 1908 0.0 Gin. Empress 1908 Gin is the perfect combination of exquisite taste, delicate aroma, soft texture, and remarkable presentation that provides the perfect base for a new aesthetic of cocktail creation and enjoyment.

Empress 1908 Gin is a part of the family of Milestone Brands LLC, a premium spirits company based in Austin, Texas that was founded in 2016 by two local entrepreneurs and veterans of the beverage and spirits industry, Eric Dopkins, former CEO of Deep Eddy Vodka and Chad Auler, creator of Savvy Vodka and co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka. As a national spirits supplier, acquirer, innovator and marketer of alcohol beverage brands, Milestone's portfolio also includes Dulce Vida Spirits, Campo Bravo Tequila, Naranja Orange Liqueur and American Born Whiskey.