Premium Whisky Tastings
Hosted Experiences Across New Zealand & Beyond
For corporate events, private groups, venues, cruises, festivals and luxury clients.
INTRO
Whisky Tastings That Create Memories
I bring people together through whisky stories and exceptional drams. Whether it's a curated client night, a corporate experience, a private celebration or a sold-out venue event, I host tastings that get people leaning in.
Why Me?
I'm Phil, a real whisky lover who happens to be an IWSC Global Spirits Communicator Finalist and also host of one of the world’s most popular Whisky YouTube channels- but don't let that intimidate you. I'm the opposite of a whisky snob.
My goal? Making great whisky accessible while keeping things fun and engaging.
What you get
Genuine expertise without the fuss — I'll guide your guests through a journey of flavours with stories that stick.
Everything handled — I bring premium glassware, carefully selected whiskies, tasting cards, water, and all the bits and pieces.
Tailored to your group — From an intimate dinner to a 60-person corporate event, every tasting is shaped to your audience.
A kiwi touch — Based in Christchurch, available nationwide and internationally.
First Phil Signature Whisky Tasting
$2500 + GST
Five curated whiskies · Up to 30 guests · Two-hour hosted tasting with Phil · Premium Glencairn glassware · Custom tasting cards · Water and pourers · Pre-event consultation · Setup & pack-down ·
A D D - O N S
Extra guests - $80 + GST PP
Beyond the included 30
Premium whisky upgrade - $550 + GST
Rarer, age-stated, harder-to-find bottles
Additional 6th Whisky - $200 + GST
Travel - QUOTED
Outside Christchurch, at cost
S E P A R A T E L Y Q U O T E D
Custom & Brand Experiences
For festivals, cruises, brand activations, executive hosting, rare bottle nights and international bookings.
BY PROPOSAL
Venue Partnerships
For pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs running ticketed
whisky nights. Partner Guarantee model.
BY PROPOSAL
Popular Tasting Themes
Scotch Whisky Regions — Travel Scotland through your glass
World Whisky Tour — From Scotland to Japan to right here in NZ
Smoke & Fire — For those who love their whisky bold, smoky and peaty
Whisky & Food — Surprising pairings that change how you taste forever
Cask Influence — How barrels shape flavour
NZ vs Scotland — The local heroes against the giants
Rare & Premium — Special drams you won't find at your local
Or tell me what you're after — every tasting can be themed around what your group will love most.
Let’s Chat.
Got questions? A date in mind? A weird idea you want to throw around? I'm a real person who loves talking whisky.
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: +64 (0) 27 22938 22
Based in Chch but available throughout New Zealand — from Auckland to Wellington to Queenstown — and internationally for festivals, cruises, brand work and private bookings.
What People Are Saying:
“Phillip is a very effective communicator and one of the leading voices in promoting the whiskey industry. We love his communication style. He explains often complicated topics in a way that's really easy to follow, breaking them down bit by bit.”
— IWSC 2025 Spirits Communicator Trophy Judge
"Phil's whisky tasting for my dad’s 60th was unforgettable. The whisky geeks loved it, and even the whisky haters found something they enjoyed by the end!"
— Ryan
“Phil’s whisky tasting absolutely smashed it—sold out faster than we ever expected, both here at The Comm Whakatane and over at The Good Eastern Taphouse in Rotorua. The buzz was unreal, and people are already asking when he's coming back!"
— Tony, Owner of The Comm & Good Eastern
“Would highly recommend this to anyone … the session I attended with a friend in Whakatane. It was awesome - I learnt a lot !!”
— Craig Morgan
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