The Barrel Lab

Come visit Doc Swinson’s tasting room in Ferndale, WA brimming with experimentation, exploration, and curiosity.

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Walk-in hours

Thursday | 5pm - 7pm

Friday | 5pm - 7pm

Saturday | 12pm-4pm

Closed DEC 18, 25, 26, 31 & JAN 1st

Tasting Room Location

1370 Commerce Pl.
Ferndale, WA 98248

Entrance to a barrel-making workshop with racks of wooden barrels inside, labeled 'The Barrel Lab,' with a black door and a sign displaying opening hours.

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.

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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) are 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.

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Events at the Barrel Lab

Subscribe to Doc’s Journal for invitations to Barrel Lab events like:

  • 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

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Private Parties:

Looking for a curious and unexpected space for a memorable private event?

Email hello@docswhiskey.com to inquire about availability.

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