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Cover The Singleton Social invites guests to throw out the rulebook and enjoy whisky however they please

Discover a new way of enjoying whisky—one surrounded by delicious food, great company, and no pretensions

The world of whisky has long been presented as somewhat daunting, riddled with endless rules that dictated how the drink could be enjoyed. With their newest campaign, The Singleton hopes to change that narrative—and everyone’s invited to have a taste.

Enter, The Singleton Social: a series of one-of-a-kind partnerships with select dining destinations around the city, each celebrating the marriage of delicious food and great whisky in wonderful company. “Single malt has evolved,” declares Cheenee Flordeliza, brand manager for Diageo Reserve and World Class. “It’s not at all what it was years ago, when it was traditional, unfriendly, and to be honest, too serious. My view is, at its core, whisky is simply meant to be enjoyed.”

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Above The Singleton Social officially launched at Mijo Comfort Food last September 28
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Above Enjoy The Singleton neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail of your choosing

Considering the expertise and artisanship demanded to perfect whisky—especially single malts like The Singleton—it's easy to see why the tipple can be intimidating for many. But through The Singleton Social, whisky experts and novices alike are given the opportunity to explore all the local dining scene has to offer and discover the many ways to enjoy whisky.

At each participating restaurant, guests will find an expertly-curated cocktail list highlighting a variety of ways you can enjoy The Singleton. Those who wish to savour the luscious flavours of The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Years old may opt to have it neat or on the rocks, underscoring the whisky’s apple and vanilla notes—a trademark of Speyside whiskies. Alternatively, those looking for something lighter will delight in the brand’s signature cocktail, The Singleton Orchard. Finally, restaurants will also offer a “plus two” cocktail exclusive to the restaurant, lifting the whisky with one still and one sparkling mixer for a unique, effervescent experience.

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Above Erwan Heussaff prepares the Single Penny Lane, his own concoction
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Above The Singleton grapefruit sour

Welcoming guests to the private launch of The Singleton Social at Mijo Comfort Food, host Erwan Heussaff shared “The Singleton Social gives people that tactile, first taste of The Singleton, showing that there are no rules, no barriers to how you want to enjoy the drink, whether that’s neat, or mixed, or complicated,” making it a “good entry point for people who want to get more into whisky, and more into single malt in particular.”

World Class Philippines’ Bartender of the Year 2022 Claude Delima then led a quick whisky-tasting session and guided us through the recipe for mixing The Singleton Orchard.

The Singleton Orchard – fill with ice and garnish with mint or apple slices

  • 1 part The Singleton of Dufftown 12 YO
  • 1 part apple juice
  • 1 part soda water

Heussaff also shared the recipe for his own “plus two” cocktail, the Single Penny Lane

Single Penny Lane by Erwan Heussaff–fill with ice and stir

  • 1 part The Singleton of Dufftown 12 YO
  • 1 part pineapple juice
  • 1 part ginger ale

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Above Mijo’s bestselling sisig tacos and spicy salmon on toasted sushi rice
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Above Truffle jamon pasta with crispy parma ham, a low-temperature eff, and fresh rye linguini
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Above A perfectly-cooked picancha with roasted marrow, beef-charron, and kamote mash
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Above A dark chocolate pie with sea salt, chantilly cream, and toasted pistachios

Guests were also invited to try The Singleton Grapefruit Sour, prepared with lemon juice and grapefruit soda, as well as The Singleton of Dufftown 15 YO, with spicier notes and toasty oak, and The Singleton of Dufftown 18 YO, which boasted the smoothest finish with a touch of anise spices. Between the indulgent sips and cheerful chatter, we were also treated to a selection of chef Enrique Moreno’s best-sellers, including the sisig tacos, caesar salad with house-cured guanciale, truffle jamon pasta with fresh rye linguini and a low-temperature egg, and decadent bread pudding with honeycomb.

Keen to join The Singleton Social? Visit any of these participating restaurants to immerse yourself in the exciting whisky epicurean experience: Ikomai, Kobe Jones, Mijo Comfort Food, Nikkei (Rockwell), Nikkei Nama (Rada), Nikkei Robata (Newport), Pardon My French, Salt and Ice, Sen-Ryo, Sunae, and Xi by Cafe Guilt.


The Singleton Social and its exclusive drinks menus will be available until July 2023. Follow The Singleton on Instagram at @thesingletonphilippines for the latest updates, including more restaurant partners joining The Singleton Social in the coming months.

Drink responsibly. Visit the DrinkIQ.com site to learn more about alcohol facts.

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