Tucked in the far northwest corner of Washington State, in the small town of Ferndale, you’ll find the crew at Doc Swinson’s blending wonderful whiskey. The climate in that part of the country is very similar to that of Scotland. The misty, cool weather must provide inspiration to the folks at Doc Swinson’s!
The tasting room is known as The Barrel Lab, and it just opened in June of 2025. There you’ll be able to taste the variety of blends, along with participating in special events such as blending classes, release parties, and community events. You will also be able to tour behind the scenes at the distillery.
Doc Swinson’s specializes in award-winning blends of high-proof whiskeys. We recently enjoyed a bottle of their Session Blend Straight Bourbon. It was wonderful as a sipping whiskey, with notes of vanilla and butter. They have created a great recipe for Docs Old Fashioned.
We also created a couple of toasty, warm recipes to enjoy it on a brisk fall or winter afternoon.
Doc's Bourbon Buzz
Warm and delicious!
1 shot of Doc Swinson’s Session Blend Straight Bourbon
1 shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream
Fill a mug with hot coffee (decaf works well) and add shots
Doc's Cocoa Therapy
Sweet and bracing; just the thing after an afternoon playing in the snow!
1 shot of Doc Swinson’s Session Blend Straight Bourbon
1 shot of Kahlúa
Fill a mug with hot chocolate and add shots
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