Premium whisky brand The Singleton partnered with Nafasi for the 4th edition of The Taste of Expression, delivering an intimate fine dining experience that seamlessly blended art, culture, and culinary storytelling at Village Creative in Nairobi.<\/p>\n
The exclusive event brought together tastemakers, art lovers, and culinary enthusiasts for a multi-sensory journey, where food was presented not just as a meal, but as a form of identity and expression.<\/p>\n
Curated by celebrated chef , the evening featured a meticulously crafted four-course menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Kenya\u2019s Coast and Northern regions.<\/p>\n
Guests began their experience with a delicately prepared tilapia tartare on Swahili flatbread<\/em>, alongside a vegetarian hummus and chickpea alternative. This opening course set the tone for a menu defined by creativity, balance, and cultural depth.<\/p>\n The dish was paired with the Dufftown Sour<\/em>, a refreshing cocktail crafted using The Singleton 12-Year-Old whisky, blending sweet and sour notes with a smooth finish of cloudy chickpea nectar.<\/p>\n The main course presented a bold fusion of textures and influences\u2014a slow-cooked camel ragout served with couscous and root vegetables. The dish captured a dialogue between coastal elegance and northern Kenya\u2019s rugged culinary heritage.<\/p>\n Complementing the meal was the Spey Old Fashioned<\/em>, prepared with The Singleton 15-Year-Old whisky. According to , the pairing was inspired by heritage and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Spey Old Fashion celebrates the Turkana heritage\u2014smoothness, boldness, gracefulness, and elegance,\u201d he noted.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The experience concluded with the Adornment dessert<\/em>\u2014a rich and symbolic creation featuring coconut panna cotta, The Singleton 18-Year-Old whisky, caramel, coconut shavings, and cashew praline.<\/p>\n Paired with the Lamu Tamu cocktail<\/em>, the dessert delivered a light, refreshing finish. The cocktail\u2019s blend of coconut water, honey syrup, lime juice, aromatic bitters, and soda elevated the creamy textures into a balanced, tropical-inspired finale.<\/p>\n Beyond the plate, the evening also showcased visual artistry by , creating a holistic experience where culinary and visual expression intersected.<\/p>\n With only about 40 guests in attendance, the event maintained an intimate atmosphere\u2014allowing each attendee to fully engage with the craftsmanship of the chef, the artistry of the cocktails, and the creative vision behind the experience.<\/p>\n The Taste of Expression reaffirmed The Singleton\u2019s commitment to gastronomy and cultural storytelling\u2014bringing together fine dining, premium whisky, and artistic expression<\/strong> in a way that felt both refined and deeply rooted in Kenyan identity.<\/p>\n In an era where experiences matter more than ever, this collaboration set a new standard for how food, drink, and art can come together to tell powerful, memorable stories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Premium whisky brand The Singleton partnered with Nafasi for the 4th edition of The Taste of Expression, delivering an intimate…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,153],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260330-WA0038.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5478"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5478\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5480,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5478\/revisions\/5480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}A Dialogue of Flavors and Heritage<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A Sweet Expression of Identity<\/strong><\/h3>\n
An Immersive Cultural Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Where Craft Meets Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n