Ungava Gin is produced by Ungava Spirits Co. – a Quebec, Canada based spirits brand. First created by family-owned Domaine Pinnacle back in 2010, it is currently owned by the Ontario-based company Corby Spirit & Wine. As a brand, they aim to celebrate the arctic tundra landscape of the Nunavik region, utilizing botanicals that are native to the area. This gin is made using a neutral grain spirit made of locally grow corn, infused with 6 hand-foraged botanicals including nordic juniper, wild rose hip, labrador tea, crowberry, arctic blend, and cloudberry. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 43.1% ❖ Distillery: Les Spiritueux Ungava ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point […]
It’s been a long time since we first reviewed a product from Empress 1908, and they’ve released some new products in recent years. While I’m interested in all of their products after our positive experience with the indigo gin, the Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin in particular caught my eye. Hendricks is one of my personal favorite gins, so I was excited to try another gin with notes of cucumber. Empress 1908 was created in 2016 in collaboration with the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada. The gin is inspired by the hotel’s renowned afternoon tea program and the “1908” in the name is the year the hotel was first established. […]
Empress 1908 Gin is a produced by Victoria Distillers in the coastal area of British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2008, Victoria Distillers produces a variety of spirits including Gin, Vodka, Brandy, and more. Their products are handcrafted in small batches, and the distillery itself is designed with a focus on sustainability – transferring the excess heat from production into a geothermal system that helps […]