Orphan Barrel Latverian Cask is a 20-year-old American light whiskey — distilled from an almost entirely corn mash bill, aged two decades in used oak primarily at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, and bottled at 92 proof — a limited release inspired by Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Doomsday."
Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. explores the archives of Diageo's whiskies, seeking out rare, long-forgotten barrels and bottling them at their peak. Latverian Cask is a once-only release built from the final remaining barrels of a 20-year-old light whiskey. Crafted by Diageo's Master Blender of US Whiskey, Andrew Mackay, it was distilled in Indiana from a predominantly corn mash bill to a high 189 proof, then aged in used oak — primarily at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Kentucky, with other barrels aged in Indiana. Light whiskey is an uncommon American category, distilled at a high proof and matured in used or uncharred oak, which yields a lighter, more delicate spirit that still gains considerable depth over long aging. After twenty years, honey, butterscotch, orange peel, and oak unfold into a warm finish of creamy vanilla and dried fruit — a whiskey never to be blended again.
The release is presented in collectible packaging created in collaboration with Marvel Studios, with original label artwork by comic book artist Rod Reis. In the brand's own words, from the bottle:
For two decades, this Light Whiskey rested patiently, distilled to a formidable 189 proof before being brought to perfect balance. Distilled from 100% corn and aged with noble intent, it reveals notes of vanilla, orange peel, and rich caramel. Time shaped its intensity into depth and structure, now rediscovered as a singular, inevitable release. Latverian Cask draws inspiration from Latveria, the fictional homeland in Avengers: Doomsday. It unites Orphan Barrel's pursuit of forgotten barrels with original artwork by comic book artist Rod Reis in collaboration with Marvel Studios. After twenty years of waiting, it arrives with measured strength and a presence that endures beyond the first pour.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel and sweet vanilla.
Palate: Honey, butterscotch, orange peel, and oak.
Finish: Warm, with creamy vanilla and dried fruit.
Specifications
Producer: Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. (Diageo)
Master Blender: Andrew Mackay
Style: American Light Whiskey
Mash Bill: Almost 100% corn, distilled in Indiana
Maturation: 20 years in used oak, primarily at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Kentucky
ABV: 46% (92 proof)
Edition: Limited release in collaboration with Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Doomsday," artwork by Rod Reis
Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orphan Barrel Latverian Cask?
It is a 20-year-old American light whiskey from Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co., bottled at 92 proof as a limited release in collaboration with Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Doomsday," with original label art by comic book artist Rod Reis.
What is light whiskey?
Per the TTB, light whiskey is whisky produced in the U.S. at more than 160 proof and stored in used or uncharred oak containers. The result is a lighter, more delicate style that still develops depth over long aging — here, 20 years.
Where was it distilled and aged?
Distilled in Indiana from an almost entirely corn mash bill, then aged in used oak primarily at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Kentucky, with additional barrels aged in Indiana.
