Wine & drink in Eswatini
Including Malkerns Valley Spirits and Craft Scene. On the map.
The vibe
Drinking here is defined by a preference for crisp, locally brewed lagers that cut through the heat of the afternoon. Any time of year works for a cold drink, though the social atmosphere peaks during the long, warm evenings. You will mostly find yourself in casual, local settings where the focus is on conversation rather than elaborate tasting flights.
Malkerns Valley Spirits and Craft Scene
Manzini Region
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The Malkerns Valley is the heart of Eswatini’s emerging craft spirits and artisanal beverage scene, home to unique distilleries producing spirits infused with local botanicals. Visitors come here to sample handcrafted gins and liqueurs that reflect the rich biodiversity of the Eswatini landscape.
Access. Located a short drive from Manzini, the valley is best explored by rental car, allowing for easy stops at various farm-to-bottle distilleries and tasting rooms.
Notes. Best visited during the dry season from May to September for pleasant tasting weather.