Named in tribute to Napoleon, who is said to have cried “this spirit will be my favourite” when he first tasted the spirit, the La Favorite distillery is located at the entrance to Fort de France, Martinique. Founded in 1842, Habitation La Favorite originally produced cane sugar. When it was bought by Henri Dormoy, it was modernized and turned into a distillery. It was equipped with a steam machine which is still in service today. Production is aged primarily in ex-cognac casks.

This 2022 bottling celebrates the 180th anniversary of the La Favorite distillery, founded in 1842. Four editions exist produced from the March, April, May and June crops. La Favorite May Crop is a white rum made from several varieties of cane grown in different plots. It can be served straight or in a cocktail like the famous ti-punch, which is made with white rum, lime and sugar. A limited edition of 5,000 bottles with a label decorated with frangipani flowers.