Ten To One Caribbean Dark Rum Black History Month Artist Edition Devin B. Johnson
Ten To One Caribbean Dark Rum — Black History Month Artist Edition by Devin B. Johnson — is a 43% ABV (86 proof) limited-edition bottling of Ten To One's signature pan-Caribbean dark rum, wrapped in original artwork by the Brooklyn-based fine artist. Released for Black History Month 2023, the bottle features Johnson's piece "Inner Glow," a blue-toned work honoring the power and wisdom of a shared Black heritage — and a portion of sales supports ARTNOIR, the arts organization advocating for artists of color globally. Inside is the award-winning dark rum itself: a blend of eight-year-old Barbados and Dominican column rums, eight-year Trinidad column rum, and high-ester Jamaican pot-still rum, aged in ex-bourbon American white oak — with no added sugar, color or flavoring. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 8-yr Barbados + Dominican column rum, 8-yr Trinidad column rum, high-ester Jamaican pot-still rum
- Aging: American white oak ex-bourbon casks; zero added sugar, color or flavoring
- Edition: Black History Month 2023 artist edition — Devin B. Johnson "Inner Glow"; proceeds benefit ARTNOIR
- Origin: pan-Caribbean blend; brand founded 2019 by Trinidad-born Marc Farrell (Ciara joined as co-owner 2021)
A Bottle That Tells a Story
Ten To One takes its name from the ten Caribbean nations of the short-lived West Indies Federation — and this edition adds a visual chapter. Johnson builds his works on red, green and black base palettes with blue as a symbol of togetherness; the prominent figure gazes forward, emblematic of diasporic strength. The liquid matches the ambition: funky and tropical (banana, coconut, baked apple), nutty mid-palate, cinnamon finish — an honest four-island blend in an artist's hands. Browse more rums or see the full Ten To One collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rich honey, dried fruits and baking spice. Palate: dried figs, dehydrated apricots, vanilla, allspice and nutmeg; funky tropical edges. Finish: long, smooth and spiced.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over ice to appreciate the blend; a standout in a Rum Old Fashioned, Dark & Stormy or Mai Tai — and a gift with a real story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the artist? Devin B. Johnson, a Brooklyn-based fine artist (BFA CSU Channel Islands, MFA Pratt), selected for the inaugural Black Rock Senegal residency and Forbes 30 Under 30 Art & Design.
Is the rum different from the standard Dark? The liquid is the signature Caribbean Dark blend; the edition adds the collectible label and the ARTNOIR cause.
Does it contain added sugar? No — Ten To One adds no sugar, color or flavoring anywhere in the range.
Art you can pour — order the Ten To One Artist Edition online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.