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Just in time for Dry January, Empress 1908 Gin is releasing a non-alcoholic spirit

empress 1908 Gin is launching the perfect expression for "Dry January"

By Christopher Osburn Published December 15, 2025

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If you’re anything like us, you’re going to imbibe a lot of beer, cocktails, and spirits during the holiday season. This means you’ll probably take part in “Dry January”. And, if you’re looking for a new non-alcoholic spirit to sip in the new year, make it the newest expression from Empress 1908 Gin.

Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo

It’s called Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo, and this alcohol-free expression was inspired by the brand’s popular Indigo Gin. Made with a blend of botanicals, filtered water, and cane sugar, it’s known for its floral, fruity, gently spiced flavor profile. All the botanical, gim flavor with none of the alcohol.

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The result is a memorable non-alcoholic gin perfect for your favorite gin-based cocktails like a Gin & Tonic or Gimlet. All the flavor and none of the alcohol. This is sure to be your new go-to non-alcoholic spirit.

“We dedicate the same craftsmanship to Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo as we do to all our award-winning gins,” Phil Lecours, Master Distiller at Victoria Distillers, says.

“Guided by the essence of our flagship Indigo Gin, we brought together distinctive botanicals to create a harmonious and elevated alcohol-free spirit.”

Where can I buy it?

If you’re a gin drinker looking to partake in Dry January, this is the non-alcoholic spirit for you. Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo is currently available nationwide at alcohol retailers for the suggested price of $39.99 for a 750ml bottle. For more information on Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo and all of Empress Gins’ other expressions, visit EmpressGin.com.

Christopher Osburn

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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