Create The Extraordinary with New Empress 1908 Vodka

Ultra-Smooth, Premium Vodka Launches in British Columbia and Alberta

VICTORIA, B.C. (OCTOBER 22, 2026) – 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 Empressgin.com/spirit/empress-vodka/ and follow on social media @Empress1908Gin.

Sources: 1 Association of Canadian Distillers (ACD MAT Aug 2026)

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About Empress 1908

Handcrafted in small-batch copper-pot stills, the award-winning Empress 1908 Gin, Non-Alcoholic Spirit and Vodka portfolio is made by Victoria Distillers, one of Canada’s oldest small-batch spirits companies located in Victoria, British Columbia. Founded in 2008, 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, Empress 1908 Original Gin, Empress 1908 Oaken Gin, Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo and Empress 1908 Vodka. Empress 1908 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. Please visit Empressgin.com for more information.