La Martiniquaise
La Martiniquaise is France's second-largest (after Pernod Ricard) spirits group, founded in 1934, by the father of the current head, the billionaire Jean-Pierre Cayard.[1]
| Type | Public Société Anonyme |
|---|---|
| Industry | Alcohol |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Jean Cayard |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jean-Pierre Cayard |
| Products | Alcoholic beverages |
| Website | La Martiniquaise |
Glen Moray whisky
History
After the Second World War the company decided to diversify into different kind of spirits. Over the decades La Martiniquaise acquired more than a dozen spirit companies.[2] In Scotland it operates two Whisky distilleries: Glen Moray distillery in Speyside and Starlaw distillery, a grain distillery at Bathgate in West Lothian, Lowlands.
Brands
The company's brands include different kind of spirits from North America, Europe, the Caribbean and France.
- Whisky: Their two scottish distilleries produce whisky for their blends but also Single Malt Whiskies Glen Moray and Glen Turner. With Cutty Sark and Label 5 blended Scotch whiskies the company own two of the most popular Scotch Blends. They also distribute Canadian Whisky (Sam Barton) and Bourbon Whiskey Old Virginia.
- Rum: Two local brands, one each from Martinique (Saint James) and Réunion (Riviere du Mat). One blended Rum Negrita,[3] that contains rums from Martinique, Reunion and Guadeloupe.
- wine based products: The company has one brand each for products like the Porto Cruz Port wine, French wine aperitif, Prosecco, sparkling wine and Kir Royal.
- other spirits: Two pastis, one brand each of Vodka, Gin, Anisette, Cognac and Calvados.
References
- "Jean Pierre Cayard". Forbes. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "Our History". La Martiniquaise.
- Bruce-Gardyne, Tom (14 September 2017). "Negrita: a brand history". The Spirit Business. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
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