Domaine Mavela is a pioneering distillery located on the eastern plain of Corsica, France, established at the end of the 20th century by Jean-Claude Venturini. As one of the early adopters of whisky production in France, Mavela helped put Corsican spirits on the map during a period when French whisky was just beginning to find its footing. The distillery is now continued by the next generation, with Stefanu Venturini carrying on his father's legacy in this sun-drenched Mediterranean landscape. Mavela is particularly known for producing a Mediterranean peated whisky that reflects the unique terroir of Corsica. The distillery has also forged a notable partnership with the local Pietra brewery, resulting in the P&M whisky — a collaboration that brings together two of the island's most respected craft producers. This partnership highlights the tight connection between regional ingredients and the island's broader culture of artisanal production, making Mavela's whisky distinctly Corsican in character. Visitors to Domaine Mavela can enjoy guided visits and tastings on-site, offering a chance to explore the distillery's surroundings on the fertile eastern plain of Corsica. The P&M expression, born from the Mavela-Pietra collaboration, has become one of the most recognisable Corsican whiskies and a fine example of how French whisky producers have developed a style entirely their own.