Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey
Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey is a 90-proof (45% ABV) blended whiskey infused with natural black currant, from Von Payne Spirits of Clearwater, Florida. A 3-year-old blended American whiskey base meets real black currant for a deep ruby pour, served from a heavy glass decanter with a functional metal gargoyle pour spout. Gold medalist at the 2025 Denver International Spirits Competition. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 90 proof / 45% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Blended whiskey infused with natural black currant (3-year-old whiskey base)
- Packaging: Heavy glass decanter with metal gargoyle pour spout
- Origin: Von Payne Spirits, Clearwater, Florida
- Awards: Gold — 2025 Denver International Spirits Competition (Black + Reserve)
The Pleasure of Payne, in Black Currant
Von Payne was founded by people "on the fringe of the alternative communities," and the bottle shows it: a gothic decanter with a gargoyle spout, filled with whiskey turned deep ruby-red by natural black currant. Beneath the theater is a serious pour — a 90-proof flavored whiskey that drinks tart, earthy, and smooth, built on a 3-year-old blended American whiskey. For more boundary-pushing bottles, see the Von Payne collection.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red in the glass. The nose is robust black currant and brown sugar with oak and cinnamon. The palate is upfront vibrant earthy berry — slightly tart, slightly sweet — balanced by oaky warmth. Light-to-medium body, smooth texture, and a long warm finish.
How to Enjoy
Over a large cube to let the berry open up, or in a Currant Old Fashioned where the black currant does the work of the fruit and the bitters. The bottle itself belongs on the back bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Von Payne Black?
A 90-proof blended whiskey infused with natural black currant, bottled by Von Payne Spirits in Clearwater, Florida.
What does the gargoyle pour spout do?
It is a functional metal pour spout cast as a gargoyle — the brand's signature serve.
Is Von Payne Black sweet?
Slightly tart and subtly sweet — the black currant reads as earthy berry rather than candy.
What proof is Von Payne Black?
90 proof (45% ABV).
Order Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — in stock now.