By Our Reporter
The Singleton Big Meeting, held every last Sunday of the month at Thrones Bar & Lounge, has become Kampala’s ultimate playground for good vibes with every edition coming with new surprises.
Unlike the typical weekend soirées around the city, The Big Meeting doesn’t believe in routine. One month it’s a laid-back daytime brunch, the next it’s an electrifying evening party. Sometimes it’s a paint-and-sip affair, other times it’s a stage for an international artist, or a wild DJ line-up that has you and your crew owning the dance floor. The only constant? It’s powered by The Singleton, a single malt whisky that’s as smooth as the experiences it creates.
This September edition was all about giving guests a chance to tap into their inner mixologists with a Do It Yourself (DIY) cocktail experience. To close out the month in style, The Singleton Big Meeting turned the tables, literally, by letting guests step behind the bar to craft their own signature cocktails.
Whether it was the zesty and refreshing orange-mellow rush, the bold and vibrant meet & greet that got conversations flowing, or the playful, unpredictable gibberish that kept taste buds guessing with every sip, the bar was open for creativity. Laughter, shaking, stirring, and plenty of Instagrammable moments defined the afternoon, as everyone experimented with flavour, discovering new ways to enjoy The Singleton.
Speaking about the experience, Simon Lapyem, Brand Manager for The Singleton Uganda, said: “For this edition of The Big Meeting, we wanted our guests to ‘do it themselves,’ and explore the versatility of The Singleton, a balanced single malt celebrated for its exceptionally smooth texture and profound flavours. It’s soft and sweet, with notes of citrus, vanilla, and silky honey, when enjoyed neat, but it reveals surprising layers when mixed into a cocktail. We wanted guests to discover their own palate and showcase how they truly love to enjoy their whisky.”
And then came the music, arguably the heartbeat of every Big Meeting. The DJ line-up was pure fire, with Kamali, DJ Jerry, DJ Kasbaby, EM That Guy, DJ Nova, and Lynda Dane spinning everything from nostalgic 90s R&B and soulful slow jams to thumping Amapiano hits. Not even the evening drizzle could dampen the energy; the crowd danced well into the night, whisky cocktails in hand.
This edition of The Singleton Big Meeting was a perfect mix of flavour, fun, and rhythm, a reminder that with The Singleton, the party is never the same twice, but it’s always unforgettable.