Company Info
Von Payne Spirits, LLC
Clearwater, Florida
Launched: January 2021
Founded By: Steve Allen
Available in: 17 USA States & Canada
The Pleasure of Payne™
Von Payne Black
Premium Blended Whiskey infused with Natural Black Currant
- 750ml Decanter Style Bottle
- 45% ABV / 90 proof
- Metal Gargoyle Pour Spout
- Award-Winning Taste Profile
Executive Team
Steve Allen – Founder / CEO
Steve is a successful serial entrepreneur who enjoys the creative side of building new products and brands. He recently sold his last technology company, and Von Payne is his next venture. His passion for bringing an alternative and approachable whiskey to market was inspired by his family.
Tyler Morgan – Marketing Director
Tyler is an experienced online and social marketing director who launched Von Payne Black with Steve in 2021. His multi-platform understanding, and a broad range of marketing design, production, editing, and execution are rapidly building our following and keeping Von Payne in the forefront of our communities.
Kelly Townsend – Master Blender & Production Supervisor
As the Master Blender at Von Payne Spirits, Kelly Townsend infuses every bottle with a legacy of excellence and a passion for flavor. With over three decades of culinary mastery, including experience as a chef at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco and as an instructor at the California Culinary Academy, Kelly’s expertise shapes the exceptional profile of Von Payne Black. Her refined palate ensures the consistency and depth of the whiskey’s signature blend, even as the natural characteristics of black currant evolve.
Kelly’s dedication to crafting bold, unforgettable taste profiles makes her an essential force behind Von Payne’s groundbreaking spirit.
Deserie Rios – Marketing & Events Manager
Blending her background in digital marketing with her expertise in event curation, Deserie thrives at bringing creative concepts to life for impactful and memorable in-person experiences.
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If you believe in forging new paths and embracing the ‘Pleasure of Payne’, we invite you to join our team on this exciting adventure as we Share the Payne!
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