Ambiorix Gin The First Gin is a Belgian gin from Tongeren, the country's oldest city, and is bottled at 40% ABV. Its identity draws on Ambiorix, the Eburones and the Roman-Gallic history of the region, but the liquid stays clear in the glass: a fresh gin with depth, built around Gallic botanical inspiration and a clean tonic-friendly structure.

The nose combines juniper freshness with a green, lightly rooty line. On the palate, the most convincing reading is fresh rather than heavy: citrus lift, dry herbs and a firm gin backbone. The white lacquered bottle carries much of the historical storytelling, so the liquid stays grounded in freshness rather than invented ancient flavours. Its strength is the link between place, name and a polished aperitif profile.

For the associated gin and tonic, pour 5 cl of Ambiorix Gin The First Gin into a glass filled with clear ice, add 12 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water and garnish with lemon peel plus a lovage leaf. Lemon gives the drink a bright opening; lovage adds a green, savoury accent that suits the Gallic botanical idea. Keep the garnish fresh and small, because the gin remains crisp rather than vegetal.

History gives the bottle context, but flavour remains the centre of the glass. Ambiorix makes the gin memorable, while the serve stays practical: a fresh Belgian gin, a dry tonic and a green garnish. Lovage is particularly useful because it brings celery-like salinity and herbal depth without claiming to be one of the hidden botanicals.