SCOTLAND’S southernmost distillery has launched a new whisky to celebrate its 200th anniversary.

Made from just two exceptional casks of whisky distilled in 1988, Bladnoch distillery’s Bicentennial Release is limited to just 200 bottles.

Bladnoch is enjoying an exciting revival in its 200th year, having been bought by Australian entrepreneur David Prior in 2015.

Prior and his team aimed to turn this important piece of Scotch whisky history into a modern day distilling operation with production recommencing last year.

Master distiller, Ian Macmillan, said: “Chestnut gold in colour, our bicentennial release has lovely rich sherry and acacia aromas with notes of dark chocolate, sweet oak and citrus with a long and satisfying finish.

“This is a fantastic whisky to mark this incredible milestone and I’d say it is best enjoyed shared, and savoured, with friends and family.”

The new malt will be available for an RRP of £5000 per bottle.