At the 19th hole, Uganda Open golfers get a lesson in whisky

What the report says

The Sqoop Uganda report says the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open ended with an off-course event at the 19th hole, where golfers and invited guests took part in a whisky appreciation session after the month-long tournament. The gathering, held over the weekend, added a social and educational element to the golf finale in Uganda.

Uganda Breweries Limited Reserve Brand Ambassadors Melanie Kaita and Steven Baguma led the tasting. According to the report, they guided participants on how to observe whisky properly, including using a copita glass, swirling the drink, nosing it and taking small sips to notice differences in aroma, texture and finish. The exercise was framed as an introduction to understanding whisky, rather than simply consuming it.

The tasting featured several Johnnie Walker expressions, including Gold Label Reserve, Double Black, Green Label and Blue Label. The article describes these as offering different profiles ranging from softer, honeyed notes to smokier and more intense characteristics, with Blue Label presented as the premium end of the selection. The event was used to highlight how blending, maturation and age influence flavour.

The report also notes a symbolic connection between the tournament and the whisky brand: Ronald Rugumayo’s win made him the first Ugandan in 12 years to claim the Uganda Open title, matching the 12-year age association of Johnnie Walker Black Label. More broadly, the piece links golf and whisky as crafts that reward patience, focus and attention to detail.