La Martiniquaise is France's second-largest (after Pernod Ricard) spirits group.
| Company type | Public Société Anonyme |
|---|---|
| Industry | Drink industry |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Jean Cayard |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jean-Pierre Cayard |
| Products | Alcoholic beverages |
| Website | La Martiniquaise |
In Scotland, it operates two Whisky distilleries: Glen Moray distillery in Speyside and Starlaw distillery, a grain distillery at Bathgate in West Lothian, Lowlands.[1]
History
editLa Martiniquaise was founded in 1934 by Jean Cayard, the father of the current head, the billionaire Jean-Pierre Cayard.[2]
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.[3]
Acquisitions
editIn 2008, La Martiniquaise bought Glen Moray distillery from LVMH.[4]
In 2018, La Martiniquaise acquired Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky brand from Edrington.[5][6]
In 2023, La Martiniquaise acquired Ôdevie Creative Spirits, owner of Generous Gin and Island Signature Rum.[7][8]
Brands
editLa Martiniquaise beverage brands include:[9]
Scotch whisky:
Single malt Scotch whisky: Glen Moray, Glen Turner
Blended Scotch whisky: Cutty Sark, Label 5
Bourbon whiskey: Old Virginia
Canadian whisky: Sam Barton
Apéritif: Avezé, Casanis, Duval, Floranism, St Raphaël
Armagnac: Saint-Vivant
Calvados: Busnel
Cognac: Courcel
Liqueur: Lejay
Port: Porto Cruz
Rum: Saint James Rivière du Mât
Sparkling wine: Cruz espumante, Le Kir Royal, Perlino prosecco
Wine: Quinta de Ventozelo
References
edit- ^ Micallef, Joseph V. "Glen Moray Scotch Whisky: Why You Should Try This Classic Speyside Malt". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ "Jean Pierre Cayard". Forbes. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Our History". La Martiniquaise.
- ^ "Glen Moray | Scotch Whisky". scotchwhisky.com. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "Edrington sells Cutty Sark to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet". The Spirits Business. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ beveragedaily.com (2018-11-29). "La Martiniquaise-Bardinet buys Scotch whisky Cutty Sark". beveragedaily.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Kiely, Melita (2023-04-12). "La Martiniquaise-Bardinet buys Generous Gin". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Racz, Eszter (2023-04-12). "La Martiniquaise-Bardinet acquires Generous Gin". Just Drinks. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "Our brands". La Martiniquaise. Retrieved 2023-10-26.