La Martiniquaise
Glen Moray whisky
La Martiniquaise is France's second-largest spirits group, founded in 1934, by the father of the current head, billionaire Jean-Pierre Cayard.[1]
History[]
After 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 under its subsidiary Glen Turner Distillery Ltd.: 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: With Label 5 and Cutty Sark 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. Their two scottish distilleries produce whisky for their blends but also Single Malt Whiskies Glen Moray and Glen Turner.
- 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 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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Categories:
- Drink companies of France
- Food and drink companies established in 1934
- French companies established in 1934
- 1934 establishments in France