Unlike other distilleries and rum producers in Martinique, which have more than a century of history, the Neisson distillery was founded in the 20th century. In 1932, brothers Adrien and Jean Neisson created Habitation Neisson on the grounds of La Thieubert, a former plantation in the town of Carbet. Adrien built his small distillery with his own hands, salvaging a boiler dating back to 1830 and bringing new mills from France.

Although small in size, the Neisson Distillery already stood out from its competitors at the time due to the quality of its rum, which it distributed locally. With the help of his brother, Jean Neisson, a chemical engineer, they began developing the square bottle known as “Zépol Karé” and established a distribution network in Paris.

Since its creation in 1932, Distillerie Neisson, one of Martinique's last family-owned distilleries, has preserved the ingredients of high-quality rum in the purest Martinique tradition.

The distillery is now run by the daughter and grandson of Hildevert-Pamphille Neisson, the distillery's founder.