NewsBy Nicola CarruthersPernod Ricard’s Canadian subsidiary, Corby Spirit and Wine, has sold Lamb’s rum to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet and Quebec-based alcohol firm Phildan for CA$39.2 million (US$28m). Hughes Gauthier, president of Phildan, called Lamb’s “one of Canada’s most recognised rum brands”. Pernod Ricard took on UK distribution of Lamb’s Rum in 2016 from Corby. Diageo sold its Cacique rum brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet in January 2025. Related newsPlanteray pays tribute to six rum iconsDaily Pour acquires The Rum Lab events portfolioRon Matusalem creates exclusive rum for Caribbean resort