In this episode of Proof of Concept, Toby Blue and Jason Rabinowitz sit down with Marc Farrell, founder and CEO of Ten to One Rum, to explore how he set out to redefine an entire category. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Marc left a successful corporate career to build a modern Caribbean rum brand rooted in authenticity, cultural pride, and a commitment to excellence. Marc shares the story behind Ten to One, from its mission to challenge outdated perceptions of rum to the resilience required to turn an idea into an award-winning global brand. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, identity, and innovation — highlighting what it takes to honor heritage while building something entirely new.

Proof of Concept

Toby Blue | Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of The Tasting Alliance

Ten to One Rum: Roots, Reinvention, and Raising the Bar

MAY 26, 202653 MIN
Proof of Concept

Ten to One Rum: Roots, Reinvention, and Raising the Bar

MAY 26, 202653 MIN

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In this episode of Proof of Concept, Toby Blue and Jason Rabinowitz sit down with Marc Farrell, founder and CEO of Ten to One Rum, to explore how he set out to redefine an entire category. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Marc left a successful corporate career to build a modern Caribbean rum brand rooted in authenticity, cultural pride, and a commitment to excellence. Marc shares the story behind Ten to One, from its mission to challenge outdated perceptions of rum to the resilience required to turn an idea into an award-winning global brand. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, identity, and innovation — highlighting what it takes to honor heritage while building something entirely new.