Premium Whisky Tastings
& Events in New Zealand
For Bars, Pubs, Corporate Events, Private Parties, VIP Experiences, Festivals, Collaborations & More
Whisky Tastings That Bring People Together
Looking to fill your bar on a quiet night or create a premium event for your guests?
Whether you’re a venue wanting to attract new customers or planning a corporate or private event, I’ll bring the whisky, the expertise, and an experience people won’t forget.
Why Book a Whisky Tasting?
For Bars & Venues: Attract whisky lovers (and new regulars), boost drink sales, and create an event people talk about. I can bring my audience to you and tailor a tasting that fits your space.
For Private & Corporate Events: A premium experience for clients, teams, and special occasions. I provide expert storytelling, top-quality glassware, and a curated whisky selection to suit your group.
World-Class Expertise: I’m an IWSC Global Spirits Communicator Finalist—recognised by the world’s top wine and spirits awards for making whisky education fun and accessible.
Interactive & Fun: No snobbery, just great whisky and engaging stories.
No Hassle: I bring the whisky, glassware, and everything needed—you just enjoy.
📍 Available across New Zealand
Perfect for…
✅ Corporate & Client Events – Build relationships over great drams.
✅ Private Celebrations – Birthdays, stag dos, weddings & special occasions.
✅ Bars & Restaurants – Attract new customers with themed whisky nights.
✅ VIP & Luxury Events – Exclusive tastings featuring rare & premium whiskies.
Tasting Themes
🥃 A World of Whisky – Explore Scotch, bourbon, Japanese, and more.
🔥 Peat & Smoke – The boldest, smokiest drams.
🌍 Scotch Whisky Regions – Highlands, Islay, Speyside & beyond.
🍫 Whisky & Food Pairings – A flavour experience like no other.
🎓 Whisky Tasting Masterclass – Learn to nose, taste & appreciate like a pro.
🏆 Premium & Rare Tastings – Exclusive, hard-to-find bottles.
🇳🇿 The Best of NZ Whisky – Discover the rising stars of Kiwi whisky.
How It Works
For bars & venues, I help bring the crowd—you provide the space.
For corporate & private events, you bring the guests—I bring the whisky, glassware, and expertise.
With my reputation as a leading whisky communicator and a track record of sold-out tastings, I guarantee an experience your guests will remember. Not sure what suits your event? I’ll help craft the perfect whisky night.
Keen to chat? Let’s plan something great.
Email: phil@firstphilwhisky.com
+64 (0) 27 22938 22
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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