Your Canadian accent did indeed sound American, but flawlessly so, very passable if you came up to me as a stranger and started talking in that accent, never would guess you really had a British accent 10/10
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 only nit picky but Americans and canadians do not pronounce the "h" in words like herb. Also, your A, in things like "base" or "dagger" are pronounced slightly different from how you did, like "bay-s" or "day-gir".
Have my bottle on order (I live in a small town in Ontario and the liquor stores aren't well stocked, especially since Covid!) Thanks for another great review! Looking forward to many more, cheers :D
A few years late here. I love this gin and I live in Vancouver, not too far from where it’s made. I would love to try the Australian Ink Gin and compare it. ❤ And, I thought you did a perfect Canadian accent. You nailed the nuances 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Bobby, thanks for the reply on the Bombay Sapphire, have just invested in a bottle of Empress (bit pricey at £32), but i had checked out reviews before yours, am fascinated by it's colour changing quality's and thankfully your trusted taste review has just about confirmed my investment. Cheers!
Thanks, Bobby! I've been reluctant to try this gin because like you, I'm not a fan of violet flavored gins. Now, I'll take the plunge and open up my wallet to try this little beauty. It sounds great! By the way, I don't know if it's available in the UK, but if you can get your hands on a bottle of Farmer's Gin from Minnesota, it's absolutely spectacular!
Thanks for another enjoyable, informative, and entertaining review. Glad you enjoyed it eh? Next we need to have you try a clear coloured Canadian Gin! Next up for me will be one of the Dillon's gins and perhaps Steinhart
After multiple attempts and multiple shipments at my local ABC Store I finally obtained a bottle is always sold out the minute it gets put on the shelves and it is fantastic one of the best gin I've ever tasted and in my personal opinion it needs nothing but ice it needs no mixer it is insanely good if you can find it I highly recommend you pick it up
recipe for empress 1908: -2 oz empress gin -2 oz ginger beer - 1 oz home made simple syrup (the best part) -juice from one whole lemon 🍋 simple syrup directions: boil 1 cup of water, take pot off heat and add 1 cup honey, chopped up pear pieces from 1 whole pear, and 1 sprig of Rosemary, cover and let steep for 1 hour! Throw it all together on ice, add a spring of rosemary and voila! ☺️
In Canadian English, we have what is known as the "Canadian raising" it sounds similar to extremely raised Scottish vowels (that's where the "aboot" stereotype comes from) the ou in about, house, etc... are between the standard British English ou/ow and Scots oo. (perhaps like the ou in the Scots word doun?)
Hey, Bobby! A friend of mine down in Puerto Rico has access to Wint & Lila, a Spanish gin. I don't have access to it, so perhaps you can find it in the UK. Of course, I'll have to trust your review and taste notes to try to figure it out!
In the past I used to switch between Vodka and Gin. Since Covid Costco became a main destination to do my shopping. This is where I discovered Empress 1908 gin. Bonus is knowing I am supporting a Canadian. I started to think about the other gins I have bought, Tanqueray, and Bombay Sappire. I have also bought Beefeater, Gordon’s and Boodles, the more common and readily available gins. And Tanqueray 10 a long time ago. After finding Empress and absolutely loving it so much more than any of the other gins, I started to wonder why? The basic answer makes sense, juniper is the only common ingredient then infused with the unique ingredients that makes each gin unique. I have just started to take a much better look at the gins on the shelf at the liquor store. I would like to hear your comments on Mediterranean Ginfirex premium citric gin. Thank you for your seemingly ordinary man videos on yours and mine favorite drink. Looking forward to your comments on my new find.
As a Canadian myself, hearing you do a "Canadian Accent" without it just being some overblown obnoxious Newfie accent (Like many "Canadian" accent impressions often are), was a treat and a half, in a sea of trash. Good onya.
Damn Bobby every time I find a gin that I want to recommend to you I do a search and you have already tried it or I have no way to get it to you. Luckily this one is available to me. Looking forward to trying. Thanks from Canada
Empress is a staple in my home...so is Ungava....you need to try that one as well. I may also be a year late on that....and its about $55 for the Empress and about $39 for the Ungava...both are delicious.
If youre on a Canadian kick try Violette gin from Quebec, if you can find it. Huge very floral taste not too bad a price. Great with elderflower fever tree
Bobby, there’s another Gin on Vancouver Island that puts this Gin to shame. Sheringham’s makes some of the best Gin in the world. You should try their London Dry and West Cost Gin ... they are absolutely delicious!
This gin is indeed lovely to look at but reminds me of Avation in the sense that it is another anti-juniper gin. Didn't find it too enjoyable on the palate
Hello my friend, so looking at the video I just want to say that I totally hate Gin I think it's disgusting but looking at you serve this wonderful gin I think I'm going to go ahead on and purchase me a bottle of this beautiful sight .wonderful video
Thank you so much for your lovely message Shanaz. I hope I can convert you! Before you try it, have a look at my ‘Gin for gin haters’ video. ruclips.net/video/Tu7fXGA3J0o/видео.html 😊🙏
i ordered this gin couple days ago and i have to say, i prefeer hendriks or Sapphire gin more... The colour change is cool but the taste is in my opinion a bit flat.
@@belkita112 Don't know what this dude is talking about comparing this gin to bombay sapphire. They aren't even in the same league. I'd compare this gin to Edinburgh gin, I like those two about the same.
Wow, I’m surprised this lovely local guy has made its way across the pond. Had it for the first time when it was new, made for the reopening of the Empress Hotel. And it quickly became a favourite. Glad you reviewed and liked it. Oh and us Canadians sound nothing like our American cousins.
What a coincidence, I picked up a bottle of this from a viewer yesterday to film a review of (sadly it's not available in Australia :() Can't wait to crack it open after seeing this! Also, is that a Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz I spy behind you? Highly recommend trying that with soda water and a little bit of lemon juice. As a rule I don't like soda water, but it works really well with that particular gin.
Bobby you have an absolute doppelgänger of a twin! If you are not familiar with him already, check out an automotive youtuber named Sam, whose channel goes by the name of “seen through glass”. I think you’ll be surprised....
Hahaha - nice try on the accent. Alas - Canadian is to American as New Zealand is to Australia; there IS a definite nuanced difference between the accents. I came home with a bottle of this to try tonight and then went looking for a video to tell me I made a good choice before I opened the bottle. I'm not big on the color at all. And I'm mainly a bourbon guy - but I want something different. About $60 a bottle in Newfoundland.
Hey Shawn, yeah it’s definitely a strange colour but I think you’ll like it. I’ll do some research on the accent for next time! I must try to find a Texas gin!
Bro. I tried this yesterday and I got so drunk. Honestly who ever made that bottle literally knew the definition of alcohol. I’ve never been so drunk I’m my life! Drink this bottle lightly. The gin is still stuck on my mouth. 😫😫😫 #ABQ4 you’ll feel it within 5 min.
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Oh ffs, i hope not. You certainly didn't offend this American. I am of English/Scottish descent though. It seems we are born with tougher skin.
The way these guys represent alcohol they make people and teenagers think drinking alcohol is so cool. But its not it is harmful for health. I bet u pineapple juice taste better than this.
Your Canadian accent did indeed sound American, but flawlessly so, very passable if you came up to me as a stranger and started talking in that accent, never would guess you really had a British accent 10/10
Thank you so much! I’d love to perfect the Canadian accent but I think it’s just a step too far for us Brits 👍
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 only nit picky but Americans and canadians do not pronounce the "h" in words like herb. Also, your A, in things like "base" or "dagger" are pronounced slightly different from how you did, like "bay-s" or "day-gir".
thanks Gabriel Davison
I definitely need to work on my Canadian!! 😊😊
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 throw a few buddy, eh, and aboot in there and you will be fine! :P
Fuck you pice of shit, that’s mi Mexican accent
In Canada (Alberta specifically) I pay about $50 CAD. This is a fabulous gin!
45 at Costco
Bobby, you MADE me purchase this Gin and Ungava today. Both luckily on the shelf at the bottle shop. Thanks again for your excellent reviews.
Haha you're so adorable. I love how enthusiastic you are.
thanks Night Mother ! 😊😊
Love this, you are hilarious! And Empress is MY FAVE. Thanks for the fun review!
You’re welcome Whitney! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
How come you add the tonic before you try it rather than trying it straight?
I've never tried Gin but this looked so beautiful & I had to look it up and see what it was all about.
Have my bottle on order (I live in a small town in Ontario and the liquor stores aren't well stocked, especially since Covid!) Thanks for another great review! Looking forward to many more, cheers :D
You’re welcome! Hope you like it ! 😊
I love your style man. Totally subscribed
The plaid shirt with the accent made you a typical Canadian! Thank you for recommending this. I haven't tried it yet, but will now.
The story of this gin and its inspirations are here:
ruclips.net/video/eK7mdfyqRJ8/видео.html
Thanks Juniper VIP! Let me know what you think of it 😊😊
Just bought this gin off your review. Can't wait to try!
I'm so glad you finally tried "Empress"! Also, that was a surprisingly good Canadian accent.
The is Caleb. I think it still needs some work 😊🇨🇦
Yeah ! My hometown gin!
A few years late here. I love this gin and I live in Vancouver, not too far from where it’s made. I would love to try the Australian Ink Gin and compare it. ❤ And, I thought you did a perfect Canadian accent. You nailed the nuances 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I always see this bottle at my local supermarket in California and never bought it, but now I definitely will! It's $36 here
Hi Bobby, thanks for the reply on the Bombay Sapphire, have just invested in a bottle of Empress (bit pricey at £32), but i had checked out reviews before yours, am fascinated by it's colour changing quality's and thankfully your trusted taste review has just about confirmed my investment. Cheers!
It’s a pleasure Joe! Glad I could help! 😊😊
Thanks, Bobby! I've been reluctant to try this gin because like you, I'm not a fan of violet flavored gins. Now, I'll take the plunge and open up my wallet to try this little beauty. It sounds great! By the way, I don't know if it's available in the UK, but if you can get your hands on a bottle of Farmer's Gin from Minnesota, it's absolutely spectacular!
That is truly one of my favorites!
Empress 1908 is an amazing gin. Love it.
If you like ice in your gin/tonic, you can have ice cubes out of butterfly pea powder drink. That'll turn your regular gin into purplish.
Thanks for another enjoyable, informative, and entertaining review. Glad you enjoyed it eh?
Next we need to have you try a clear coloured Canadian Gin! Next up for me will be one of the Dillon's gins and perhaps Steinhart
Cool! I’ll definitely try to find those !
I just ordered a bottle after watching your video. Very informative mate 👍
Hope you enjoy it Maurya! 😊😊
I just bought this today on your recommendation
And what did you think of it Adele?
As a Canadian, this is one of the worst Canadian impressions I’ve ever heard😂😂😂 love the channel btw!!!
Love the review and definitely will try this Gin out. In your opinion what is the better gin INK or the Empress 1908?
The best gin Ive ever had, hands down!! You don't even need tonic. Its killer straight out of a sifter cup!
Yeah empress is one of my favorites.
Great Video! So should I buy the Empress 1908 or the Ink Gin? Which one is better?
After multiple attempts and multiple shipments at my local ABC Store I finally obtained a bottle is always sold out the minute it gets put on the shelves and it is fantastic one of the best gin I've ever tasted and in my personal opinion it needs nothing but ice it needs no mixer it is insanely good if you can find it I highly recommend you pick it up
recipe for empress 1908:
-2 oz empress gin
-2 oz ginger beer
- 1 oz home made simple syrup (the best part)
-juice from one whole lemon 🍋
simple syrup directions:
boil 1 cup of water, take pot off heat and add 1 cup honey, chopped up pear pieces from 1 whole pear, and 1 sprig of Rosemary, cover and let steep for 1 hour!
Throw it all together on ice, add a spring of rosemary and voila! ☺️
Way too much work. I'll just add simple and grapefruit juice, or lemonade
You should definitely try Castelgy London Dry Gin! I would be very interested in your opinion on this one!
My boyfriend is a HUUUUGE gin drinker. I’m thinking of getting this for him. Thank you for your review.
You’re very welcome ! 😊
Man your American English accent is great!Usually when people from Britain do it they do a western accent
Thanks John! I’ll save the western accent for next time 👍🇺🇸 🤠
Love this gin! Wish it wasn't so expensive but worth every penny
In Canadian English, we have what is known as the "Canadian raising" it sounds similar to extremely raised Scottish vowels (that's where the "aboot" stereotype comes from) the ou in about, house, etc... are between the standard British English ou/ow and Scots oo. (perhaps like the ou in the Scots word doun?)
Thanks for this Nolan!
I’m always being educated by lovely viewers like yourself! 😊😊
Hey, Bobby! A friend of mine down in Puerto Rico has access to Wint & Lila, a Spanish gin. I don't have access to it, so perhaps you can find it in the UK. Of course, I'll have to trust your review and taste notes to try to figure it out!
Hey Jose! Sounds interesting! I shall definitely try to find some! Spanish gin is usually very nice! 🇪🇸😊
My top 3 in ascending order. Gunpowder Irish, Bombay London Dry (not the sapphire), and Empress Indigo. I use Tanqueray for martinis though.
just got some this weekend 💯
In the past I used to switch between Vodka and Gin. Since Covid Costco became a main destination to do my shopping. This is where I discovered Empress 1908 gin. Bonus is knowing I am supporting a Canadian. I started to think about the other gins I have bought, Tanqueray, and Bombay Sappire. I have also bought Beefeater, Gordon’s and Boodles, the more common and readily available gins. And Tanqueray 10 a long time ago. After finding Empress and absolutely loving it so much more than any of the other gins, I started to wonder why? The basic answer makes sense, juniper is the only common ingredient then infused with the unique ingredients that makes each gin unique. I have just started to take a much better look at the gins on the shelf at the liquor store. I would like to hear your comments on Mediterranean Ginfirex premium citric gin. Thank you for your seemingly ordinary man videos on yours and mine favorite drink. Looking forward to your comments on my new find.
As a Canadian myself, hearing you do a "Canadian Accent" without it just being some overblown obnoxious Newfie accent (Like many "Canadian" accent impressions often are), was a treat and a half, in a sea of trash. Good onya.
Damn Bobby every time I find a gin that I want to recommend to you I do a search and you have already tried it or I have no way to get it to you. Luckily this one is available to me. Looking forward to trying. Thanks from Canada
😂😂 keep trying Keith ! 👍
Empress is a staple in my home...so is Ungava....you need to try that one as well. I may also be a year late on that....and its about $55 for the Empress and about $39 for the Ungava...both are delicious.
You should also try the jaffa cake gin I'm curious to how it tastes!
It's crazy how just changing the accent changes the person behind it.
If youre on a Canadian kick try Violette gin from Quebec, if you can find it. Huge very floral taste not too bad a price. Great with elderflower fever tree
Sounds interesting! I’ll definitely check it out !
Would it be advisable to add one’s own pea flowers to some gin to infuse, and might it have the same effect?
Great video sir.
Thanks Eric!
great bobby....i have that gin...and love it!!!!..
Excellent gin. Great with elderflower tonic or with blood grapefruit.
Bobby. Do a vdo on Old Tom Ransom and Lilet. Equal part of each. Chilled then poured in a chilled glass. No ice. Heaven on Earth. Cheers.
I like it. Just bought a bottle
“A hearty pull!!”
Bobby, there’s another Gin on Vancouver Island that puts this Gin to shame. Sheringham’s makes some of the best Gin in the world. You should try their London Dry and West Cost Gin ... they are absolutely delicious!
This gin is indeed lovely to look at but reminds me of Avation in the sense that it is another anti-juniper gin. Didn't find it too enjoyable on the palate
I'm dead LOL when he is losing it about the cork popping.
I've gone and bought this Bobby as you've convinced me, but dear friend, its only £20 just now on Amazon! Unless ive bought the wrong thing!
I’ve not come across this one; it definitely looks nice!! where did you source it from?
Amazon at £30 👍
I´m dreaming of Empress gin since long :D
What's the name of the liquid that he mixed it with?
Also, what's the best thing to mix Fun with?
For UK viewers it’s Currently £20 in Asda
spike from spikes breezeway will love it.
Can someone help me understand why gin that comes in a corked bottle is considered a good thing here? My trusted bottle of Beefeater is a screw top.
nice video bro
Wow that's quite an accent! Holy shit!
Decent accent. Sounds mostly American. This is pleasant to drink neat as well.
Beefeater vs Aviation? Haven't had aviation yet but my buddy swears by it. Would love to hear your thoughts
Great idea Zach! I’m on it! 😊
It would be very cool if you could get a collaboration with Steve the Bartender and do a tasting of the gin they have been distilling
That would be awesome! Hopefully he’s watching! 😊
Yess I drink it free
At my job every morning
I recently got a bottle of this, and I'm tasting/smelling none of what you're describing. I wonder if I got a bum batch
Salud 🍻 from México
Mate, have you tried Diega Gin? Some people say is too strong... Please do a review.
Not yet but I’ll add it to the list! 👍
please try empress with tonic & a very, very slightly muddled cucumber as garnish. freshens it up nicely
Hey cool! That's a great tip. Will try this out. I am still figuring this gin out. The tea elements in it make it interesting.
yeah, it seems lime works slightly against the flavor of this gin. hopefully you'll like it
He said in preview video he doesn't like cucumber
well then he doesn’t have to have one. you, however, can. 👍🥒
You forgot to say "Ehhh"! Thats so Canadian!
I’ve been looking for this gin in France and I’ll be damned if I can find it.
Oh no! Sorry to hear this! 😢
Why is it sold out everywhere now?
Hello my friend, so looking at the video I just want to say that I totally hate Gin I think it's disgusting but looking at you serve this wonderful gin I think I'm going to go ahead on and purchase me a bottle of this beautiful sight .wonderful video
Thank you so much for your lovely message Shanaz. I hope I can convert you! Before you try it, have a look at my ‘Gin for gin haters’ video. ruclips.net/video/Tu7fXGA3J0o/видео.html
😊🙏
you know they have now 2 more Gin a red and a clear time for a new review.
i ordered this gin couple days ago and i have to say, i prefeer hendriks or Sapphire gin more... The colour change is cool but the taste is in my opinion a bit flat.
Ughhh I’m a Hendricks drinker and was totally hoping this would be better !!! Not sure if I should buy it now
@@belkita112 Don't know what this dude is talking about comparing this gin to bombay sapphire. They aren't even in the same league. I'd compare this gin to Edinburgh gin, I like those two about the same.
Effective level 1 to 10?
Wow, I’m surprised this lovely local guy has made its way across the pond. Had it for the first time when it was new, made for the reopening of the Empress Hotel. And it quickly became a favourite. Glad you reviewed and liked it. Oh and us Canadians sound nothing like our American cousins.
Yes it’s readily available over here thank goodness! I absolutely love it! And yes, I need to work on my Canadian accent! 🇨🇦
What a coincidence, I picked up a bottle of this from a viewer yesterday to film a review of (sadly it's not available in Australia :() Can't wait to crack it open after seeing this!
Also, is that a Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz I spy behind you? Highly recommend trying that with soda water and a little bit of lemon juice. As a rule I don't like soda water, but it works really well with that particular gin.
North American accent was very impressive
Ouch it is nearly twice the price of Beef Eater. $50 for the 750 ml bottle of Empress vs $28 for Beef Eater..
Yeah it’s not cheap unfortunately. Maybe a payday treat! 👍
Have you ever watched the RUclips car channel “Seen Through Glass?” It is like watching your twin. You should ask your parents about it.
Yes Josh!
Everyone keeps telling me this ! 😂
For a beginner of gin, I like how flat it is
Bobby you have an absolute doppelgänger of a twin! If you are not familiar with him already, check out an automotive youtuber named Sam, whose channel goes by the name of “seen through glass”. I think you’ll be surprised....
hi mark
Lots of people keep saying this! Maybe I should see if he wants to collaborate! 😂😂
Maybe if you like cars and he likes gin😂😂
It's also 1:30 over here
Thank you for checking out my Empress 1908 Gin recipe here ! ruclips.net/video/Rb-l5h2xM44/видео.html
I’m not sure if Canadians say herb or erb.
Neither am I. And I'm Canadian. I'm not even sure which one I say most often.
Empress Gin? didn't know.
Where did you buy it from?
I think it was Amazon
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 thank you, I’ve been going store to store and couldn’t find it 😅
Hahaha - nice try on the accent. Alas - Canadian is to American as New Zealand is to Australia; there IS a definite nuanced difference between the accents. I came home with a bottle of this to try tonight and then went looking for a video to tell me I made a good choice before I opened the bottle. I'm not big on the color at all. And I'm mainly a bourbon guy - but I want something different. About $60 a bottle in Newfoundland.
Hmmm...I don't know about this one Bobby. That color freaks me out. 🤣 Also, your Canadian accent needs work, lol! You've got to say "eh" a lot. 🤣
What are you talking aboot hoser?
Hey Shawn, yeah it’s definitely a strange colour but I think you’ll like it. I’ll do some research on the accent for next time! I must try to find a Texas gin!
Do Canadians say Herb or 'erb?
My guess would be ‘erb
Bobby,I am going to give Empress gin a go,if I can find a bottle,or I will call a friend North of the border,eh,cheers.
Good idea Eric. I think you’ll like it 👍
Bro. I tried this yesterday and I got so drunk. Honestly who ever made that bottle literally knew the definition of alcohol. I’ve never been so drunk I’m my life! Drink this bottle lightly. The gin is still stuck on my mouth. 😫😫😫 #ABQ4 you’ll feel it within 5 min.
Haha nice channel
Thanks Victor! 😊
Do you really think you wouldn't survive if you drank the whole bottle?
There’s only one way to find out ! 😂😂
Canadian here. only two gins I've tried are Tanqueray (tasted great) and Bombay Sapphire (kinda gross), so I'm thinking about trying Empress next.
Great idea Tundra! That’s definitely a great next step in your gin journey. 😊 🇨🇦
wow, thats really weird to see you switch from your normal speech to my north american speech... lol
I’m sure I’ve probably offended someone with it! 😂😂😂
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Oh ffs, i hope not. You certainly didn't offend this American. I am of English/Scottish descent though. It seems we are born with tougher skin.
@@staghornthedruid957
Absolutely 👍 😊
This is my first video I’ve watched from this TOOL, and it’s going to be my last
The way these guys represent alcohol they make people and teenagers think drinking alcohol is so cool. But its not it is harmful for health. I bet u pineapple juice taste better than this.
Pineapple juice with coconut rum is even better