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Orphan Barrel is releasing a whiskey Inspired by Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday”

This is a whiskey for alcohol and superhero fans

By Christopher Osburn Nov 2, 2026 12:00 PM

Orphan Barrel Latverian Cask — Orphan Barrel

Fans of both well-made, long-aged whiskey and superhero movies will love Orphan Barrel’s newest release. That’s because this brand, known for releasing whiskeys made up of forgotten, long-aged whiskey, is releasing an expression inspired by Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday.” The movie releases in theaters on December 18^th, but the whiskey will be available starting next month.

Orphan Barrel Latverian Cask

Named for the fictional nation ruled by Doctor Doom, this one-time release was matured for 2 decades before it was ready to be bottled. This special release is not only tied to a popular movie franchise, but it’s also the brand’s first American light whiskey.

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Made mostly from a corn-based mash bill distilled in Indiana, Orphan Barrel Latverian Cask was blended from barrels matured in Kentucky, along with some aged in Indiana. It aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-rye, and multi-use barrels that previously held batch light whiskey and other American whiskeys.

According to the brand, the result is a complex, multi-layered 92-proof whiskey that begins with a nose of caramelized sugar and toasted vanilla beans. Sipping it reveals a symphony of flavors including honey, butterscotch, candied orange peel, and oak. The finish is long and warm, ending with a balance of vanilla and dried fruit. A whiskey this timeless deserves to be sipped neat or on the rocks.

“Part of what makes working on Orphan Barrel so exciting is coming across whiskies that have developed in ways you might not expect,” Andrew Mackay, Master Blender, US Whiskey, Diageo, says.

“When we discovered this 20-Year-Old Light Whiskey, what stood out was how much character it had developed over two decades while still retaining the softer profile that defines the category. At this age, you’re working with something finite that can’t be recreated once it’s gone, which is exactly the kind of remarkable liquid we want to bring forward through the Orphan Barrel project.”

Where can I buy it?

Orphan Barrel Latverian Cask will be available beginning November 1, 2026, at select whiskey retailers nationwide, online at TheBar.com, and at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively, Kentucky for a suggested retail price of $200. To learn more about Latverian Cask and Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co., visit www.orphanbarrel.com.

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