Stitzel-Weller Distillery
The Latverian Cask Experience: Orphan Barrel x Avengers
Beyond the Standard Stitzel-Weller Tour
Orphan Barrel x Avengers: Doomsday
The Latverian Cask Experience: Orphan Barrel x Avengers: Doomsday at Stitzel-Weller
The Latverian Cask Experience is a guided morning tasting at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, built around Orphan Barrel x Avengers: Doomsday Latverian Cask 20 Year Old Light Whiskey. It's bookable only through Mint Julep Experiences, runs Thursday through Saturday mornings from November 5, 2026 to January 30, 2027, costs $225 per person, and includes the chance to purchase a bottle.
Some collectors guard a mint-condition variant cover. Others guard a dusty allocated bottle they'll open "for the right occasion". Orphan Barrel x Avengers: Doomsday Latverian Cask is the rare release that belongs on both shelves.
It's a 20-year-old American light whiskey from Orphan Barrel, the Diageo label known for rescuing long-forgotten casks, dressed in a collector's bottle inspired by Doctor Doom's kingdom of Latveria. And for this release, the tasting room isn't in a fictional castle. It's at Stitzel-Weller, one of the most iconic distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
For Marvel collectors: the display piece Doom would approve
This isn't a logo slapped on a label. The rectangular 750 mL bottle carries emerald-green stained-glass artwork, metallic gold accents and architectural details drawn from Doomstadt Castle, finished with an exclusive Avengers: Doomsday neck tag.
- A limited-edition collectible tied to Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters December 18, 2026
- Designed for display, built for gifting
- Not a click-to-cart drop: this experience is the access point
Open it, or don't. We won't judge either decision. Doom certainly wouldn't explain himself.
For bourbon hunters: two decades in oak, and a seat at Stitzel-Weller
Twenty years is a long time for any American whiskey to sit in wood. Latverian Cask comes out the other side rounded and approachable, at 92 proof (46% ABV).
Tasting notes
• Nose: vanilla, toasted oak, orange peel, honeyed grain
• Palate: light caramel, citrus zest, gentle baking spice, seasoned wood
• Finish: warm and lingering
Good neat. Good over a single large cube. Excellent while explaining to your friends why light whiskey deserves more respect.
What's light whiskey? It's a distinct American category: distilled to a higher proof than bourbon (above 160 proof) and aged in used or uncharred new oak instead of new charred barrels. The result is a lighter-bodied spirit where long aging does the heavy lifting. It's rare to see one at 20 years, which is exactly why Orphan Barrel bottled it.
And on the guided tasting, Latverian Cask isn't alone: you'll taste four Orphan Barrel expressions side by side.
The Itinerary
Join us for this exclusive event on:
- 9:30 AM — Depart the Omni Louisville Hotel. We drive. You don't think about parking or getting a DD.
- 10:00 AM — Arrive at the Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and a grazing table.
- 11:00 AM — Orphan Barrel guided tasting. Four products, poured and explained by an expert guide.
- 12:00 PM — Gift shop and bottle purchase. Your chance to take home one bottle from the day's tasting lineup.
- 12:30 PM — Estimated return to the Omni.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from the Omni Louisville Hotel
- Welcome cocktail and grazing table at the Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller
- Guided Orphan Barrel tasting of 4 products
- Access to purchase 1 bottle from the day's tasting lineup, including Latverian Cask (bottle purchased separately)
- An expert host throughout your experience
Make it private
Planning a bachelor party, a client outing, or a holiday gift for the person who has every Funko and every Blanton's stopper? Add the Latverian Cask Experience to a custom private bourbon tour with Mint Julep Experiences and build the rest of the day around it. Contact us directly to get started.
Disclaimer
Must be 21 or older to book and/or participate. Please drink responsibly. Marvel, Avengers: Doomsday, Doctor Doom and related names are trademarks of Marvel. Orphan Barrel is a trademark of Diageo. Mint Julep Experiences is not affiliated with or endorsed by Marvel
FAQS
Where can I buy Orphan Barrel x Avengers: Doomsday Latverian Cask?
You can taste it and purchase it through the Latverian Cask Experience at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, which is bookable only through Mint Julep Experiences. Guests can purchase one bottle from the day's tasting lineup.
What is Orphan Barrel Latverian Cask?
Orphan Barrel x Avengers: Doomsday Latverian Cask is a limited-edition 20-year-old American light whiskey bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV). It comes in a collector's bottle with emerald stained-glass and gold artwork inspired by Doctor Doom's kingdom of Latveria and Doomstadt Castle.
What does Latverian Cask taste like?
Latverian Cask has aromas of vanilla, toasted oak, orange peel and honeyed grain, with light caramel, citrus zest, baking spice and seasoned wood on the palate. The finish is warm and lingering, and it's approachable neat or over ice.
Is Latverian Cask a bourbon?
No, Latverian Cask is an American light whiskey, not a bourbon. Light whiskey is distilled above 160 proof and aged in used or uncharred new oak, which gives a lighter body that long aging builds on.
How much does the Latverian Cask Experience cost?
The Latverian Cask Experience costs $225 per person before tax and fees. That includes round-trip transport from the Omni Louisville Hotel, a welcome cocktail, a grazing table, a guided 4-product Orphan Barrel tasting and bottle purchase access; bottles are purchased separately.
When is the Latverian Cask Experience available?
The experience runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings from November 5, 2026 through January 30, 2027. It is not offered Nov 26, Dec 24–26, Dec 31 or Jan 1.
How long is the tour and where does it start?
The tour lasts about three hours, departing the Omni Louisville Hotel at 9:30 AM and returning around 12:30 PM. Tastings take place at the Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery.
How many people can book?
Bookings start at 2 guests, and each tour is capped at 14 guests. Larger or private groups can add the experience to a custom private tour.
Is this a good gift for a Marvel fan?
Yes, the Latverian Cask Experience is built for adult Marvel fans who enjoy whiskey, pairing a tasting with access to a limited-edition Avengers: Doomsday collector's bottle. It's especially timely around the film's December 18, 2026 theatrical release.
Do I need to be 21?
Yes, all guests must be 21 or older with valid ID.
