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Best enjoyed with East Imperial Burma Tonic Water, garnished with Fresh rosemary sprig and Dehydrated orange slice.
Recommended TonicEast Imperial Burma Tonic Water
Garnish
Fresh Rosemary Sprig
Garnish
Dehydrated Orange SliceBertinchamps Gin is a Belgian gin connected to the Bertinchamps estate in Gembloux, a rural brewing site known for working from its farm setting and for extending its know-how beyond beer into distilled spirits. The gin belongs to the Farmed spirits universe associated with Bertinchamps, with a profile that keeps a clear link to brewing culture through the use of Belgian hops. That botanical choice gives the spirit a local signature and separates it from a purely classic London-style construction, while juniper still remains the structural reference point of the gin.
The aromatic base is built around juniper berries, coriander and Belgian hops, completed by a warm spice register. The most reliable product information available for the botanical recipe points to ginger and grains of paradise as the main spice accents, while some retailer descriptions use broader or conflicting spice wording. For that reason, the profile is best understood as herbal, dry and gently spicy rather than as a clove or cardamom-led gin. The hop element is especially important: it brings a green, slightly bitter and resinous dimension that naturally echoes Bertinchamps' brewing identity without turning the gin into a beer-flavoured spirit.
On the nose, Bertinchamps Gin opens with a fresh juniper frame, supported by coriander's citrus-spice lift and a vegetal bitterness from hops. Ginger gives the aroma a clean warmth, while grains of paradise add a peppery, aromatic edge. In the mouth, the 43% ABV gives the gin enough structure for tonic service, with a dry attack, a herbal middle palate and a finish marked by spice, bitterness and a lingering botanical freshness. The texture remains direct and readable, with the hop character adding grip rather than sweetness.
Served in a gin and tonic, Bertinchamps Gin benefits from a dry tonic that does not cover its hop and spice character. A rosemary sprig or a restrained orange garnish can underline the herbal and citrus-spice facets, while a neutral premium tonic keeps the Belgian hop note visible. Its interest lies in the meeting point between a Belgian brewing reference and a dry, spicy botanical construction that remains readable in a long drink.

Fresh Rosemary Sprig
Dehydrated Orange SliceBegin by selecting a highball glass to showcase the vibrant character of Bertinchamps Gin.
Fill the glass with large, clear ice cubes to maintain a slow dilution, preserving the gin's robust 43% ABV.
Pour 5 cl of Bertinchamps Gin over the ice, allowing its spicy and herbal notes, derived from juniper berries, coriander, Belgian hops, pepper, clove, and cardamom, to unfold.
Gently add 15 cl of East Imperial Burma Tonic Water, chosen for its higher quinine content and dry profile, which complements the gin's bold botanicals without overshadowing them.
To enhance the Belgian heritage and the gin's unique flavor profile, garnish with a lightly singed sprig of fresh rosemary, releasing its aromatic oils, and a thin slice of dehydrated orange, adding a subtle sweetness that balances the spice.
For alternative tonic pairings, consider Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water or Fentimans Premium Indian Tonic Water, both offering a balanced bitterness that harmonizes with Bertinchamps Gin's distinctive botanicals.


