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<div>For over twenty years, I have been dedicated to celebrating and sharing the artistry behind the world’s finest spirits — telling the stories of passionate distillers, bartenders, and craft producers who elevate our glass and our spirit.
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<div>You may know me as <em>the Martini Whisperer</em>.
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<div>I have established an international reputation as an independent craft -spirits advocate and communicator, trusted by the distilling industry to tell their stories.
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<div>Now, I’m embarking on my most ambitious project yet: <strong>Masters of Distilling</strong>, a new documentary series that captures the heart and soul of Australia’s distilling scene and the people who make it happen.
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<div>This series will shine a spotlight on the passionate and creative people behind the labels — those mastering gin, whisky, rum, vodka, and emerging spirits — and explore the traditions, ecosystems, innovation, and community that make Australian distilling among the finest in the world.
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<div>It’s about more than drinks thought— it’s about culture, sustainability, and the passion that define the craft.
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<div>Think <em>Grand Designs</em> meets <em>Backroads</em> meets <em>Chefs Table </em>with the same high production values.
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<div>But to bring this vision to life, I need your help.
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<div><strong><em>But first, </em></strong><a href="https://youtu.be/ZhVloI954Rc?si=8PeZOz942lDezx-6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>check out the promotional video</em></strong></a><strong><em>, and please watch until the end!</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>You can also </em></strong><a href="https://youtu.be/9zdjuSeGUtM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>watch the pilot 13 minute segment</em></strong></a><strong><em> featuring the award winning McHenry Distilling from Tasmania.</em></strong>
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<div><strong>Why Your Support Matters</strong>
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<div>Producing <em>Masters of Distilling </em>requires travel, filming, and post-production resources worthy of the remarkable talent being featured.
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<div>Your contributions will help fund:
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<li>Filming across Australia’s most exciting distilleries that will captures the full spectrum of locations, styles and spirits
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<div>Professional production and editing with an international audience in mind, filmed at edited by the Emmy award-winning team at <a href="https://www.buttermedia.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Butter Media</a>
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<li>Original music and graphics
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<li>Crew support and storytelling logistics (it is a big country!)
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<li>Every donation helps us give these stories the quality and attention they deserve — and ensures these remarkable craftspeople get the recognition they’ve earned.
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<div>I have also undertaken a mentoring program via a US based film and TV incubator, <a href="https://voyagemedia.com/originals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Voyage Media</a> and have an award-winning producer, Jason Chaney, as my supervising producer.
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<div>With these key elements in place and a range of talent and locations chosen after years of research, it is time to bring it all to life.
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<div>The plan is to film the series, publish on YouTube to gain a wide audience, then we will pitch a full scale production (with significant production and marketing budget to match) to a streaming platform.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<li>Donate what you can — every contribution, large or small, brings us closer to production.
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<li>Share this campaign with friends, fellow spirit lovers, and anyone who believes in supporting local craftsmanship.
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<li>Follow the journey on my social channels — I’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and early previews as we go: join me as the Martini Whisperer<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/themartiniwhisperer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> on Instagram</a> and at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mastersofdistilling/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mastersofdistilling</a> for behind the scenes looks and to follow our journey.
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<div><strong>From One Spirit Lover to Another</strong>
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<div>This is more than a documentary — it will give much-needed momentum to showcase the innovation, sustainability and talent to the craft spirits movement to preserve and promote the craft, creativity, and connection that good spirits bring to life.
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<div>Join me in raising a glass to our Masters of Distilling and help tell their story to the world.
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<div>With gratitude and good spirits,
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<div><em>Phillip Jones</em>
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<div>The Martini Whisperer
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<div><a href="https://martiniwhisperer.com/2025/10/26/introducing-the-masters-of-distilling-promotional-reel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit my website for more information</a>
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<div>Also, please check out my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@themartiniwhisperer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube channel</a> for over 200 videos, cocktail tips, interviews and more.
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