Step Inside the Barrel Lab
A Tasting Experience Born From Curiosity.
If you’ve never visited The Barrel Lab tasting room at Doc Swinson’s, you’re in for something special.
The moment you walk through the doors, the air greets you with a heady mix of rich oak, sweet bourbon, and warm baking spice—a scent so inviting, it stops people in their tracks. It’s exactly why we built our tasting room inside the barrel lab itself. Here, you’re surrounded by the very barrels that hold our whiskey as it ages, evolves, and takes on the curious, complex flavors we’re known for.
Introducing: the Barrel Lab.
Doc’s Tasting Room right here at our home in Ferndale, Washington.
This isn’t your average tasting room. There’s no exit through a gift shop. Instead, you’ll step directly into the beating heart of Doc Swinson’s—a working barrel lab stacked high with aging whiskey and alive with possibility.
It’s where bold ideas take shape, finishes evolve, and the air itself smells like oak, caramel, and spice.
You’ll be surrounded by the very barrels we use to create our award-winning spirits—from our Triple Cask Bourbon to experimental finishes like Madeira or Pinot Noir casks. Our knowledgeable team will guide you through a self-curated flight, based on what you love—or what you’re curious to explore.
What to Expect
A guided experience from our expert tasting team
A personalized flight of flagship and exploratory expressions
The aromas of oak, sweet bourbon, baking spice, and possibility
A seat inside the lab where real blending decisions happen
Access to bottles you won’t find in stores—single barrels, micro-batches, and more
Sip with Curiosity
Whether you’re a seasoned whiskey collector or just getting your nose in the glass for the first time, the Barrel Lab is your invitation to go deeper.
Come with curiosity. Leave with something unforgettable.
Go Deeper on First Saturdays
Feeling adventurous? Join us for our monthly Barrel Lab Tour, held the first Saturday of every month.
It’s your behind-the-scenes pass into our blending process.
You’ll walk through our active blending and finishing space, learn how we hand-select and blend barrels, and taste unreleased whiskeys straight from the source. It’s a rare look behind the curtain and a reminder that great whiskey isn’t just aged. It’s shaped, teased, and reimagined through the lens of exploration.
The Barrel Lab isn’t just a space, it’s a mindset of exploration, curiosity, and possibility.
We’d love to share it with you.
