Wine & drink in Seychelles
Including Mahé Island Rum and Takamaka Distillery Region. On the map.
The vibe
Evenings start with a cold local lager or a glass of rum infused with local spices, sipped from open-air pavilions looking out at the dark silhouette of the sea. The experience peaks during the warm, balmy dry months when outdoor seating stays lively long after sunset. It is wonderfully unpretentious, mostly neighborhood pubs and barefoot bars where travelers and locals mingle easily.
Mahé Island Rum and Takamaka Distillery Region
Au Cap
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Mahé Island is the home of Seychelles' renowned Takamaka rum, crafted by the d'Offay family using locally grown sugarcane and crystal-clear spring water. Visitors explore tropical estate gardens, learn about traditional island rum-making, and enjoy guided tastings of aged and spiced rums in an open-air pavilion. It is the premier craft spirits destination in the Indian Ocean for tropical rum enthusiasts.
Access. Located at La Plaine St. André on Mahé; easily accessible by rental car, taxi, or local bus from Victoria.
Notes. Distillery tours and tastings run daily; booking ahead for the guided masterclass is recommended.