The Barrel Lab

Doc Swinson’s tasting room in Ferndale, WA is brimming with experimentation, exploration, curiosity — and whiskey.

walk-in hours

Thursday: 5pm - 7pm

Friday: 5pm - 7pm

Saturday: 12pm-4pm

Location

1370 Commerce Place
Ferndale, WA 98248

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Tastings

Available at Walk-in hours

Choose your own flight of Doc’s from our extensive library of year-round favorites and some of our more experimental expressions.

Learn more about each pour and explore the process with our Master Blender and his team.

Explore Our Whiskey
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Tours

Curious for more than a taste?

Join Master Blender Jesse Parker for a peek behind the curtain at how our remarkable whiskey is created. You’ll get to know Jesse, learn about the origins of Doc’s, explore some of the rarely seen techniques used in our process, and discover the art and science behind what goes into our bottles.

  • Tours last about one hour, and include a guided tasting of 4 whiskeys.

  • Participants must be 21+.

  • Pets (including service animals) not allowed on tours due to food safety restrictions.

Tours are available for individuals, small groups, and larger private groups (depending on staff availability.) Just send us an email to hello@docswhiskey.com and let us know what you have in mind.

SCHEDULE A TOUR
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SPECIAL EVENTS

Subscribe to Doc’s Journal for invitations to special events at The Barrel Lab, including:

  • New Exploratory Collection releases

  • Pairing Dinners with local Chefs

  • Create-Your-Own-Blend experiences with Master Blender Jesse Parker

  • Live Music & Food Truck events

  • New Merch releases

  • Private performances by local bands

  • And more…

Subscribe to Doc's Journal
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Private Parties

Looking for an unexpected space for a memorable private event?

Email us at hello@docswhiskey.com

We’re curious to hear what you have in mind.

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