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LièGin Intense
Best enjoyed with London Essence Pomelo & Pink Pepper Tonic Water, garnished with 
Thin Slice of Fresh Pear and 
Light Dusting of Finely Grated Dark Chocolate.
Recommended TonicLondon Essence Pomelo & Pink Pepper Tonic Water
Garnish
Thin Slice of Fresh Pear
Garnish
Light Dusting of Finely Grated Dark ChocolateLièGin Intense
Distilled Gin · 40 % ABV · BE
LièGin Intense is a Belgian gin produced in Liège as part of the LièGin range. This expression is built around an unusual pairing for gin: pear and chocolate, complemented by pepper for aromatic lift. The product is presented as an organic spirit and is described as the result of a collaboration with Liège chocolatier Jean-Christophe Hubert, linking the gin to local craft heritage.
Spicy · Fruity
The aromatic direction differs from classic citrus-driven gins. Juniper remains the reference point for gin identity, but it is framed by richer, dessert-adjacent aromas. Pear brings a soft, ripe fruit character, while chocolate contributes a deeper cocoa tone that can read as roasted, bitter, or rounded depending on dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary and temperature. Pepper is used as a spice accent, adding a dry warmth and aromatic complexity rather than heat.
On the nose, the first impression combines ripe pear with cocoa-like notes, followed by a discreet juniper layer. Pepper appears in the background as a dry, aromatic lift.
On the palate, the gin shows a broader, rounder profile than a classic London DryLondon DryA style, not a place of origin: every flavour comes from distilling natural botanicals. After distillation only water and a trace of sugar may be added, with no flavouring or colouring.GlossarySee London Dry gins. Fruit notes lead, with chocolate adding depth through the mid-palate. Juniper provides structure and prevents the profile from drifting into sweetness, while pepper tightens the finish.
The texture is smooth and moderately weighted, with an aromatic persistence that holds onto cocoa and spice. The finish is gently spicy and long, with lingering pear and chocolate notes supported by juniper.
LièGin Intense works best in serves that respect its richer profile. A neutral tonic can keep the balance clean, while a simple garnish that echoes the chocolate element can highlight the cocoa side without masking the botanical character.
LièGin Intense Chocolate Pear G&T
PerfectServe
Recommended Tonic
Garnish
Thin Slice of Fresh Pear
Light Dusting of Finely Grated Dark ChocolateInstructions
In a chilled highballHighballA long drink served in a tall, straight glass with plenty of ice: a spirit topped with soda or tonic. The word also names the glass.Glossary glass, pour 5 cl of LièGin Intense.
Add a large, clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary cube to maintain the drink's integrity.
Top with 15 cl of London Essence Pomelo & Pink Pepper Tonic, whose citrus zest and subtle spice harmonize with the gin's chocolate and pear notes.
Gently stir to blend.
Garnish with a thin slice of fresh pear and a light dusting of finely grated dark chocolate, enhancing the gin's Belgian chocolate heritage.
For alternative pairings, consider Fentimans Valencian Orange Tonic or Fever-Tree Mediterranean TonicMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary.
Flavors
Ingredients
- Juniper berries
- Black pepper
- Chocolate
- Pear