La Martiniquaise



La Martiniquaise is France's second-largest (after Pernod Ricard) spirits group.

In Scotland, it operates two Whisky distilleries: Glen Moray distillery in Speyside and Starlaw distillery, a grain distillery at Bathgate in West Lothian, Lowlands.

History
La Martiniquaise was founded in 1934 by Jean Cayard, the father of the current head, the billionaire Jean-Pierre Cayard.

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.

Acquisitions
In 2008, La Martiniquaise bought Glen Moray distillery from LVMH.

In 2018, La Martiniquaise acquired Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky brand from Edrington.

In 2023, La Martiniquaise acquired Ôdevie Creative Spirits, owner of Generous Gin and Island Signature Rum.

Brands
La Martiniquaise beverage brands include:

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