Saint James

The origins of Saint James date back to 1765 (Habitation Trou Vaillant). The brand was registered by Paulin Lambert in the 1880s with the characteristic square bottle; production was moved and centralized at the current Sainte‑Marie site in the 20th century. In 1973 ownership passed to Cointreau, which promoted the new Sainte‑Marie facilities; in 2003 Saint James was acquired by the La Martiniquaise group. The Sainte‑Marie site also hosts the Musée du Rhum and the Maison de la Distillation, spaces dedicated to the history and techniques of rhum agricole.

Strong focus on raw material and the supply chain: Saint James emphasizes the principle of "pure canne" and the territorial expression of vesou (cane juice). The house prioritizes parcel selection for some cuvées, highlights historic millésimes and promotes heritage transmission through visits and tastings.

Sainte‑Marie, Martinique (French overseas department). The distillery is located among sugarcane plantations at the foot of Mont Pelée and is part of the AOC Rhum de Martinique territory.