Marvel's Extravagant $6k Bourbon Purchase – Unveiling its Secret Screen Cameos!

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Secret Invasion episode 4. The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced a valuable bottle of bourbon in Secret Invasion episode 4, which viewers may recognize from a previous MCU Disney+ show. The episode, titled "Beloved," focuses on Nick Fury's ongoing battle against Gravik and his men. This thrilling episode includes major plot twists that will significantly impact the overall narrative. These twists involve the resurrection of G'iah, who was shot by Gravik in a previous episode, the revelation of Rhodey being a Skrull, and the heartbreaking death of Talos.

In a quieter moment of Secret Invasion episode 4, Fury and Rhodey reunite after their intense meeting in their last encounter. This reunion occurs shortly after Fury has an emotional conversation with his wife, Priscilla. As Rhodey discovers Fury sitting in his hotel room, tensions rise between them. However, Fury attempts to defuse the situation by offering Skrull Rhodey a drink of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, a beverage known for its 23 years of refined perfection. "I thought we could settle our differences like gentlemen," he suggests. Naturally, this gesture sparks immediate interest in the bourbon.

Nick Fury's Favorite Bourbon In Secret Invasion Sells For Over $5000

The bottle of Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve takes the spotlight in Fury and Rhodey's conversation. After a sip, Fury exclaims that Pappy has outdone himself. Rhodey expresses doubt, but Fury convinces him by stating that it's worth $5,000. Despite an alien invasion plot, Marvel Studios keeps Secret Invasion's story rooted in reality. It's not surprising that Fury's Pappy Van Winkle is a real product available for purchase, albeit at a high price for those who can afford it.

The standard retail price for Pappy Van Winkle is $299, the flagship batch from the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery Company in Kentucky. However, due to its rarity, it seldom sells for that price. When Fury claims his bottle is priced at $5,000, he's not lying. In some cases, it can even fetch a much higher sum. With limited quantities and a 23-year aging process per barrel, acquiring Pappy Van Winkle becomes even more challenging. It's no wonder Skrull Rhodey wants to keep the bottle for himself and sends Fury packing.

Pappy Van Winkle Also Appears In She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

Despite its high price, Marvel Studios seems to be effectively utilizing the Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23. In a previous appearance on the She-Hulk: Attorney At Law episode 2, it served as a plot device, albeit in a less intense setting compared to Fury and Rhodey's session in Secret Invasion. During Holden Holliway's bar scene with Jen Walters, the bartender poured her a drink after looking at him first, effectively hinting at what fans can expect from him. It is highly improbable, though, that a random bar would have such a rare bottle of bourbon. It is more believable that Fury would have access to it. New episodes of Secret Invasion are broadcasted on Disney+ every Wednesday.