By Our Reporter
As the world comes together to celebrate International Father’s Day this weekend, Johnnie Walker is raising a glass to the fathers, mentors, guardians, and father figures, who have inspired generations, shaped communities, and helped countless people keep walking towards their dreams.
Under the rallying call ‘A Toast To Dad,’ the world’s most iconic Scotch whisky is inviting Ugandans to celebrate the men whose wisdom, sacrifice, resilience, and guidance have left an enduring mark on families and society.
Whether they are fathers by blood, father figures by choice, or mentors whose influence stretches far beyond their own families, these are the men who have quietly carried responsibilities, opened doors, shared lessons, and inspired generations to keep moving forward. This Father’s Day, Johnnie Walker believes they deserve more than appreciation; they deserve a toast.
To mark the occasion, the brand will host two exhilarating Johnnie Walker Bottle Turn Up experiences, designed to bring together friends, families, and whisky lovers in celebration of the men who have helped shape their journeys.
The celebrations will kick off on Friday evening at Black Panther, in Kisasi, where guests will be treated to an experience that will feature an electric line-up featuring DJ Rishad, DJ Lito, DJ Magic Touch, MC Hanz, Timans The General, and Evlyn Mic. The experience promises an unforgettable evening of music, great whisky, and a memorable start of this year’s Father’s Day festivities.
The celebrations will continue on Father’s Day itself, with the Ultimate Bottle Turn Up Experience at Thrones Lounge- in Bugolobi. Hosted by media personality, Dj, and Walker- Lynda Ddane, the event will feature performances from Crystal Deejay, Jerry Mehn, DJ Esau, and Sir Aludah, in what is expected to be one of the most exciting Father’s Day celebrations in Kampala.
Throughout both experiences, guests will enjoy the full Johnnie Walker experience, complete with premium whisky serves, signature cocktails, engaging brand experiences, and the perfect atmosphere to honour and celebrate the fathers and father figures in their lives.
Speaking about the celebrations, the Johnnie Walker Shopper Manager Julius Ssennungi, noted that Fathers’ Day presents an opportunity to recognize the often-unsung role that fathers and father figures play in helping people navigate life’s challenges and successes.
“At Johnnie Walker, progress has always been at the heart of everything we stand for. This Father’s Day, we want to celebrate the men who have inspired progress in others; the fathers, mentors, and father figures, who have encouraged generations to keep walking, no matter the obstacles. ‘A Toast To Dad’ is our way of honouring their contribution and creating memorable moments for families and friends to celebrate together.”
“We shall have two mega Fathers’ Day celebrations- at Black Panther- tomorrow (Friday), and at Thrones Lounge- on Sunday. But for those that will not be able to make it, you can still toast to dad in a flavoufull way by getting him a bold gift from our Johnnie Walker catalogue, and even personalise the bottle with a sweat message to show how much he means to you,” he added.
To all the fathers, mentors, uncles, brothers, and role models out there, make a date with Johnnie Walker, at Black Panther Lounge in Kisasi, and Thrones Lounge- Bugolobi, this Friday and Saturday respectively, and raise a glass for being the men who have inspired the world to keep walking.