La Martinquaise

La Martinquaise is a French multinational drinks company founded in 1934 by Jean Cayard as a rum importer and distributor. Today its influence on the global spirits industry is far reaching, and in addition to its rum holdings it is also the owner of two Scotch whisky distilleries and has a portfolio of French spirits brands, vodka, gin, wine and port.

The company's interests in rum are significant and it has distilleries in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Réunion, producing brands such as Depaz, Dillon, Saint James, J. Bally, Negrita and Old Nick.