Jimmy McKeown

Co-Founder & Head Distiller / Director of Operations

Guardian of the Whipper Snapper recipe. Jimmy's creative, hands-on background set him up to be a meticulous technician and master distilling craftsman to ensure quality is maintained in every bottle that leaves our workshop.

2020 Icons of Whisky Australia - Master Distiller / Master Blender of the year.

Alasdair Malloch

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Co-Founder of the Whipper Snapper obsession, Al leads the business and sales operations, and is obsessed with converting all drinkers to whiskey lovers one at a time.

Ryan Wilson

Business Development

Claudia Boehm

Cellar Door Manager

Mark Affleck

Senior Distiller

Stefan Neill

Sales / Brand Ambassador

Sheridan Maxwell

Senior Cellar Door Hand

Cathii Hoare

Senior Cellar Door Hand

Steven Panayotou

Senior Tour Guide

Copper (Swampy)

Senior Distillery Dog

Tommy Cooper

Whiskey Mentor

After founding an award winning Colorado Gold whiskey recipe, Coop has spent 50 years refining his grandfathers recipe to now mentor the next generation. Coop took Jimmy under his wing to help raise Whipper Snapper Distillery during it founding years.

Frank McHardy

Whisky Advisor

Our Single Malt Magician, Frank combines his experience at Springbank & Bushmills over 50 years to guide our single malt recipe and process that is dedicated to maturing in our unique Aussie climate. Another great father figure to ensure the best quality whisky.