J. Bally 1950 Rhum Vieux
Distillery
Distillery status
Closed
Vintage
1950
Still
column still
Region
Martinique
Distillery
Habitation Lajus
The original production home of Martinique's famous J. Bally brand. The distillery was built by Jacques Bally after his acquisition of the Lajus estate in 1907 and was one of the first to age its rum in oak. It was shut down in 1987 and production moved to Saint James.
Founded
1920
Production type
Cane juice rum
Company
Rhum Bally SARL
A holding company established in 1986 following the sale of the J. Bally to the Hayot family's Distillerie du Simon SA. The previous owners, Établissements Lajus retained a minority stake in the brand through the new company, which was later sold in its entirety to Rémy Cointreau in 1996.
Founded
1986
Company type
Distiller
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