Le Gin de Namur Li Bia Molon

Li Bia Molon was launched in 2022 by the team behind Le Gin de Namur as a tribute to the folklore of their home city. The bottle was created in collaboration with Namur's Société Royale Moncrabeau and its forty Molons, linking the gin directly to one of the city's best-known traditions. The project also had a charitable dimension, with part of the proceeds allocated to the works supported by the Molons.

Fruity · Herbal

The defining ingredient is melon grown in the Province of Namur through responsible agriculture, notably by producers around Andenne and Fernelmont. Used alongside juniper, it gives the gin its distinctive fruit-led identity without moving away from the structure expected of a gin. The producer highlights the melon for the fruitiness and natural softness it brings to the spirit. At 40% ABV, Li Bia Molon remains sufficiently structured for the juniper and fruit to stay balanced rather than becoming liqueur-like.

On the nose, the melon brings a ripe, fresh and gently sweet fruit character. Juniper provides a drier botanical counterpoint and prevents the aroma from becoming one-dimensional.

The palate follows the same balance: the melon gives roundness and an immediately recognisable fruit note, while the botanical base adds structure through the middle of the mouth. The finish is soft and fruity, with the juniper keeping a clean gin character behind the melon.

For a gin and tonic, Li Bia Molon benefits from a simple serve that leaves its main ingredient visible. Plenty of ice and a neutral tonic preserve the melon character without adding unnecessary bitterness or competing aromatics. A small piece of fresh melon can reinforce the fruit profile without changing the direction of the drink. The result is a straightforward and distinctly Namurois serve in which the local ingredient and the story of the Molons remain at the centre.