Presenter. Storyteller. Spirits authority. MC.
From a perfectly constructed Martini to the people behind the world’s most fascinating distilleries, Phillip Jones brings spirits and their stories to life.
Known internationally as The Martini Whisperer, Phillip is an Australian spirits educator, independent writer, judge, presenter and media personality whose work has taken him from intimate masterclasses to major conferences, television, radio, podcasts and TEDx.
He doesn’t simply talk about what’s in the glass. He tells you why it matters.
MC & Conference Host
Bring personality, energy and expertise to your conference, awards night or industry event.
Keynotes & Presentations
From the cultural history of the Martini to the future of craft spirits, Phillip turns specialist subjects into compelling stories.
The Martini Whisperer Experience
An entertaining and highly interactive exploration of the world’s most famous cocktail.
Spirits Masterclasses
Gin, whisky, rum, vodka, vermouth — or a bespoke journey through exceptional Australian and international spirits.
Corporate & Executive Events
Sophisticated, engaging experiences for clients, teams and senior executives.
Brand Launches & Activations
Give your product launch a distinctive personality and an experienced presenter who understands both the audience and the industry.
Private & Luxury Events
Bespoke Martini and spirits experiences designed around your guests.
Media & Broadcasting
Television, radio, podcasts, interviews, commentary and expert appearances.
Why Phillip?
- 20+ years in hospitality, events, communications and storytelling.
- Independent spirits expertise since 2012.
- TEDx speaker.
- National tourism and spirits judge.
- Australian Distillers Association conference MC.
- 200+ original YouTube videos and interviews.
- Featured across Australian and international media, see samples here.
Past clients have included::
- Australian Distillers Association
- Aspern Medical
- Australian Parliament
- Bar Rochford
- Big River Gin
- Burberry Hotel
- Canberra Modern Festival
- Canberra Southern Cross Club
- Cork and Glass
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Canberra Convention Bureau
- East Hotel
- Eiger Chalet and Lodge
- FoodIAm cooking school
- Gin Society Magazine
- HerCanberra
- Hyatt Hotel Canberra
- Pialligo Estate
- QT Canberra Hotel
- Prohibition Liquor Co
- Realm Hotel
- Royal Australian Botanic Gardens
- The Enlighten Festical
- The Commonwealth Club
- The Royal Australian Mint
- The Canberra Centre
- The Canberra Distillery
- The Street Theatre
- The Pavilion Hotel
- The Sofitel Melbourne
- Matchbox Pictures for the Real Housewives of Melbourne series 2
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- Underground Spirits
- US Modernist Radio (US)
- Voulez Vodka
- Westfield Woden
- Wildbrumby Distillery
- Winning Appliances and more private clients
Plus please check out this creation I was commissioned for a very special corporate landmark.
Past Events and Concepts
- VIP guest cocktail experience at the Royal Australian Mint
- Staged co-hosted fashion and cocktail events at the Canberra Centre
- Craft spirit appreciation tastings at East Hotel
- Cocktail High Tea experience at the Burberry Hotel
- Created the official Floriade 2019 cocktail for Underground Spirits, the Lady of the Lake and in 2020
- Private Martini masterclass for 16 guests for a housewarming
- A one on one premium gin tasting experience as a surprise gift for a husband
- Surprise virtual Birthday Martini masterclass for a COVID lockdown couple
- Creating and presenting a bespoke Martini for a business lunch club
- Presenting cocktails for Autumn to a sold out session of 60 guests at the Canberra Centre
- Curated a Cognac and Australian gin masterclass series at the exclusive Commonwealth Club for its members
- Engaged by Westfield to activate a premium fashion space in one of their centres with Martini making classes for shoppers
- Created a festive cocktail for a corporate client relations festive season function
- Presenting several cocktail making and creating a welcome cocktail as part of a corporate training day
- Guest speaker and Martini making experience to warm up a corporate relations dinner
- Collaboration with companies like Gin Society, Gintonica, Underground Spirits and Antipodes Gin.
