An ex-services charity is set to benefit from a special cask of Ardbeg whisky marking a visit to the distillery from former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson. Born in Port Ellen on Islay, Lord Robertson visited the distillery 10 years ago and a special cask - number 1217 - was laid down to commemorate his visit.

Now, over 200 bottles of the Islay single malt have been signed by Lord Robertson and will go on sale at the Ardbeg distillery visitor centre and website from July 7 priced at £220 per bottle. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Erskine charity.