Purchasing local alcohol and spirits

Mauritius rum for gifts: Consider Saint-Aubin's own production at Domaine de Saint Aubin. Super U supermarkets often offer good prices. For elite tastes, look for rums with longer aging (e.g., 10 years) rather than 4-year-old options. Saint-Aubin 10-year rum was priced around 2500 rupees at Super U. Other options include 8 and 10-year-old rums from sugar factories (6000-10000 rupees), often in gift boxes. Lazy Dodo XO is another suggestion. Tastings may be available at distilleries.

Mauritian craft beer is highly recommended. Available in major retail chains, there are approximately 7-8 distinct varieties, all described as delicious and unique. This beer is considered among the best sampled in recent years.

When visiting Mauritius, consider exploring local rum distilleries. Brands like Labourdonnais, Chamarel, and St. Aubin offer flavored rums, such as cardamom or vanilla, which are noted for being smoother. A visit to Domaine de Labourdonnais on the north of the island offers an experience that includes a garden, animals, and rum tasting. The entrance fee for foreigners is 750 Rs. Additional rum tastings cost 150 Rs per shot. A shop on-site allows for purchases of rum and other products as souvenirs. Rum can be transported in luggage without leakage.

Mauritian rum is a topic of discussion. Some find it has a distinct aftertaste. Recommended brands include La Bourdonnais, Lasy Dodo, and Chamarel, with a preference for aged varieties. Visiting local distilleries for tastings is advised to find personal preferences. Gift sets with miniature bottles are available for sampling.

Beer Garden in Mauritius (potentially in Flic en Flac area) offers 8 types of beer, including non-alcoholic and gluten-free options, along with snacks and chef-prepared appetizers for a daytime meal.

Recommended local dishes on Mauritius include crocodile burgers and fish cooked in banana leaves. Local Dodo rum and French baguettes are also worth trying.