London is about to get a splash more colourful, and not just on canvas. This April and May, Spot Whiskeys is raising a glass to World Art Day (April 15) with a calendar of events that blend the brand’s artistic legacy with limited-edition cocktails, pairing menus, pottery sessions, and painting workshops.
Whether you’re a whisky fan, a cocktail connoisseur, or a lover of all things art, there’s plenty to explore across the capital.
Before we dive into what’s happening, it’s worth understanding the story behind the Spot Whiskeys label. The Spot range dates back to 1887, when Mitchell & Son, already known for their work in baking, confectionery and wine, began bonding whiskey in Dublin.
Their innovative labelling system used coloured paint daubs to indicate the age of each cask, giving rise to now-iconic expressions: Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Red Spot, Blue Spot, and most recently, Gold Spot.
This inventive, visual approach was more than just practical, it was artistic. And now, over 130 years later, Spot is embracing its origins by celebrating World Art Day with the same vibrant flair.
Artfully crafted events: What’s on in London
At the heart of Spot Whiskeys World Art Day celebration is a line-up of interactive events that invite Londoners to unleash their creativity, with a cocktail in hand…
Pottery and Pot Still: Mudgang Victoria’s Pottery Night, April 25, £50
Pottery gets playful at Mudgang, Victoria’s community clay studio. Their BYOB Fun Pottery Friday invites guests to craft their own mugs, plates, and sculptures in a relaxed, hands-on workshop, while sipping from a curated list of Spot Whiskey cocktails. Whether you’re building a new favourite coffee cup or something more abstract, this is art with a buzz. To book click here.
Pop-up ainting with a whiskey twist, London Art Bar, Holborn, £37.99
Take your place at the easel at Pop Up Painting, where guests will recreate the London skyline step-by-step, while enjoying pours from the Spot Whiskeys collection. With paintbrush in one hand and whiskey glass in the other, it’s the perfect pairing of artistic expression and spirited indulgence. To book click here.
Limited-edition cocktails and Whiskey-inspired menus
For those who’d rather sip than sculpt, London’s finest restaurants and bars are serving limited-edition Spot Whiskey cocktails and dishes through April and May, bringing the label’s colourful character to glass and plate.
Daffodil Mulligan & Gibney’s, Old Street, throughout April
The modern Irish hotspot is featuring three new Spot Whiskey cocktails: Clubs of Cork: Red Spot with raspberries, vermouth, lemon and egg white, a fruit-forward stunner; Buí agus Bán: A refined mix of Yellow Spot, Amontillado sherry and salted honey, silky, nutty and subtly sweet; and the Fauna Highball, A fresh and botanical blend of Green Spot with dandelion and green tea. Also, don’t miss the Yellow Spot-infused soft serve dessert, topped with salted caramel crumb, a sweet spot, quite literally.
The George, Fitzrovia, cocktails available April 14 -20
On World Art Day itself, The George will host a Spot Whiskey masterclass, a guided, flavourful exploration through the brand’s spectrum of expressions. Cocktails include a special Green Spot Chateau Montelena serve, blended with red wine to honour the wine-cask finishes that make the Green Spot range so distinctive.
More must-sip Spots across London
Bentley’s, Mayfair: Blood Orange Smashed – a bright, citrusy twist on tradition. Corrigan’s, Mayfair: Green Spot Old Fashioned – classic and complex. Homeboy, Islington: Exclusive Spot Whiskey serves in a cosy speakeasy setting – 14–27 April. 69 Colebrooke Row: Hinoki Cocktail – Green Spot with cedarwood, benzoin syrup, lemon and soda – equal parts subtle and sublime. Bluebird Chelsea: Maid in Ireland crafted from Green Spot, elderflower, lemon, cucumber – April 14–27.
The evocatively titled Pineapple Bananza is the latest addition to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s experimental Heresy range; it’s a small-batch Irish single malt whiskey created in collaboration with Dunville’s Irish Whiskey. Batch 38: Pineapple Bananza stands out for both its origin and production style. Irish whiskey is an infrequent guest in the Society’s portfolio,…
Isle of Skye distillery Torabhaig has introduced its first permanent core single malt. Crafted in small batches, Torabhaig Taigh is matured in a combination of first-fill and refill bourbon casks, with the addition of Madeira casks to round out the profile. The whisky is bottled at 46% ABV, with no chill filtration and no added colour.…
A 56 Year Old single malt whisky from The Glendronach has been unveiled as the distillery’s most mature expression to date, with just 200 bottles created to mark its 200th anniversary. Founded in 1826 in Scotland’s Highlands, The Glendronach has long built its reputation on sherry cask maturation, pairing a weighty spirit style with the…
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London is about to get a splash more colourful, and not just on canvas. This April and May, Spot Whiskeys is raising a glass to World Art Day (April 15) with a calendar of events that blend the brand’s artistic legacy with limited-edition cocktails, pairing menus, pottery sessions, and painting workshops.
Whether you’re a whisky fan, a cocktail connoisseur, or a lover of all things art, there’s plenty to explore across the capital.
Before we dive into what’s happening, it’s worth understanding the story behind the Spot Whiskeys label. The Spot range dates back to 1887, when Mitchell & Son, already known for their work in baking, confectionery and wine, began bonding whiskey in Dublin.
Their innovative labelling system used coloured paint daubs to indicate the age of each cask, giving rise to now-iconic expressions: Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Red Spot, Blue Spot, and most recently, Gold Spot.
This inventive, visual approach was more than just practical, it was artistic. And now, over 130 years later, Spot is embracing its origins by celebrating World Art Day with the same vibrant flair.
Artfully crafted events: What’s on in London
At the heart of Spot Whiskeys World Art Day celebration is a line-up of interactive events that invite Londoners to unleash their creativity, with a cocktail in hand…
Pottery and Pot Still: Mudgang Victoria’s Pottery Night, April 25, £50
Pottery gets playful at Mudgang, Victoria’s community clay studio. Their BYOB Fun Pottery Friday invites guests to craft their own mugs, plates, and sculptures in a relaxed, hands-on workshop, while sipping from a curated list of Spot Whiskey cocktails. Whether you’re building a new favourite coffee cup or something more abstract, this is art with a buzz. To book click here.
Pop-up ainting with a whiskey twist, London Art Bar, Holborn, £37.99
Take your place at the easel at Pop Up Painting, where guests will recreate the London skyline step-by-step, while enjoying pours from the Spot Whiskeys collection. With paintbrush in one hand and whiskey glass in the other, it’s the perfect pairing of artistic expression and spirited indulgence. To book click here.
Limited-edition cocktails and Whiskey-inspired menus
For those who’d rather sip than sculpt, London’s finest restaurants and bars are serving limited-edition Spot Whiskey cocktails and dishes through April and May, bringing the label’s colourful character to glass and plate.
Daffodil Mulligan & Gibney’s, Old Street, throughout April
The modern Irish hotspot is featuring three new Spot Whiskey cocktails: Clubs of Cork: Red Spot with raspberries, vermouth, lemon and egg white, a fruit-forward stunner; Buí agus Bán: A refined mix of Yellow Spot, Amontillado sherry and salted honey, silky, nutty and subtly sweet; and the Fauna Highball, A fresh and botanical blend of Green Spot with dandelion and green tea. Also, don’t miss the Yellow Spot-infused soft serve dessert, topped with salted caramel crumb, a sweet spot, quite literally.
The George, Fitzrovia, cocktails available April 14 -20
On World Art Day itself, The George will host a Spot Whiskey masterclass, a guided, flavourful exploration through the brand’s spectrum of expressions. Cocktails include a special Green Spot Chateau Montelena serve, blended with red wine to honour the wine-cask finishes that make the Green Spot range so distinctive.
More must-sip Spots across London
Bentley’s, Mayfair: Blood Orange Smashed – a bright, citrusy twist on tradition.
Corrigan’s, Mayfair: Green Spot Old Fashioned – classic and complex.
Homeboy, Islington: Exclusive Spot Whiskey serves in a cosy speakeasy setting – 14–27 April.
69 Colebrooke Row: Hinoki Cocktail – Green Spot with cedarwood, benzoin syrup, lemon and soda – equal parts subtle and sublime.
Bluebird Chelsea: Maid in Ireland crafted from Green Spot, elderflower, lemon, cucumber – April 14–27.
To view the full Spot Whiskey range, visit Amazon and Master of Malt.
Triple-distilled Pineapple Bananza Irish single malt joins SMWS Heresy range
The evocatively titled Pineapple Bananza is the latest addition to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s experimental Heresy range; it’s a small-batch Irish single malt whiskey created in collaboration with Dunville’s Irish Whiskey. Batch 38: Pineapple Bananza stands out for both its origin and production style. Irish whiskey is an infrequent guest in the Society’s portfolio,…
Isle of Skye distillery Torabhaig unveils Taigh as first core single malt, brings poetry to peat whisky
Isle of Skye distillery Torabhaig has introduced its first permanent core single malt. Crafted in small batches, Torabhaig Taigh is matured in a combination of first-fill and refill bourbon casks, with the addition of Madeira casks to round out the profile. The whisky is bottled at 46% ABV, with no chill filtration and no added colour.…
The Glendronach unveils 56 Year Old ‘Sherry Crescendo’ whisky to mark 200th anniversary
A 56 Year Old single malt whisky from The Glendronach has been unveiled as the distillery’s most mature expression to date, with just 200 bottles created to mark its 200th anniversary. Founded in 1826 in Scotland’s Highlands, The Glendronach has long built its reputation on sherry cask maturation, pairing a weighty spirit style with the…
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