Le Gin de Namur Li Bia Molon is a Belgian melon gin bottled at 40% ABV. It uses melon from orchards in the Namur region alongside juniper, bringing a local fruit into a profile that remains recognisably gin-led. The name pays tribute to Namur's Société Royale Moncrabeau and its forty Molons, tying the bottle to one of the city's enduring traditions.

The melon changes the usual fruit register of gin. Rather than the bright edge of citrus or the dark acidity of berries, it brings a softer orchard character, fresh and rounded. Juniper gives that fruit a dry botanical frame, so the profile stays clear and structured instead of moving towards the sweetness of a liqueur.

At the nose, melon offers a delicate, ripe note with a gentle aromatic lift. The palate follows with a supple fruit texture, then lets juniper bring a firmer, drier line through the middle. The contrast is the point of the recipe: melon adds fragrance and softness, while juniper keeps the finish rooted in the familiar character of gin.

Serve Li Bia Molon well chilled in a balloon glass over plenty of ice, with a neutral tonic and a modest fresh melon garnish. A lightly bitter, heavily flavoured mixer would obscure the fruit, whereas a restrained tonic lets the melon remain present from the first sip through the clean botanical finish. It is an easy, distinctly Namurois long drink with a quiet fruit character.

The fruit-led character also makes the gin easy to place at the table: its melon note is gentler than a sharp citrus garnish and benefits from a cold, uncomplicated serve. That simplicity leaves room for the local name and its Namur story to remain the defining features of the bottle. Le Gin de Namur Li Bia Molon belongs to the Australian gin landscape through its connection with Le Gin de Namur. At 40% ABV, its character is shaped by the ingredients named for this exact bottle rather than by a vague regional profile. give the palate a clear starting point and explain the main aromatic direction.

The nose is led by juniper where it is present, then develops through the citrus, spice, fruit or herbal notes carried by the recipe. On the palate, the gin keeps a measured line: the fruit is not treated as a syrup, the spice remains integrated, and the botanical elements provide structure through the finish. Chilled dilution brings those layers into focus and makes the balance easier to read.

Enjoy it in a large balloon glass with clear ice and a restrained, clean tonic chosen to support rather than cover the gin. Keep the garnish simple and tied to a confirmed ingredient, such as a citrus peel when citrus is part of the recipe. This approach keeps the drink refreshing while leaving the individual character of Le Gin de Namur Li Bia Molon intact.