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Doc Swinson’s
Doc Swinson’s was started as a passion project in 2017 by the team at Distiller’s Way, a spirits house focused on creating house brands for the industry. When the team came across a small cache of bourbon barrels that was too good to pass up, they launched The Doc Swinson’s Collection under its own shingle. It has since grown into a unique and, on occasion, extremely rare, collection of American whiskies, racking up awards as they go.
Our Blender
Meet Jesse Parker, Doc’s Head Blender
It's hard to believe that someone with no formal training has been so successful in distilling, but yet, here he is.
At 21, Jesse was working for a small, family-owned distillery in Lynden, WA. It wasn't long until he entered the second batch of gin he ever distilled into an international spirits competition. They won first place. It was no easy feat competing against larger, international distilleries, but their win gave them the recognition they needed to continue their work.
Jesse continued to refine his "ever-evolving" palate as he began working for Doc Swinson's Whiskey. With inspirations such as Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, he pursues different finishes on already notable whiskies, unafraid to try. He continues his success to this day, winning numerous awards for both his bourbon and rye whiskies. Jesse is excited about the new opportunities and growth coming to Doc Swinson's. This includes releasing new products that give an insight into his award-winning creative process. “It’s changing,” Jesse remarks. “Grow with us.”
What is Doc Swinson’s?
Learn more about what makes our whiskey collection stand out and rise above the pack in the video below.
“What everyone is tasting in a bottle is very much a reflection of me. My mood, my thought process, the things I appreciate, the things that inspire me. And people get to sample it.”
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Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon
The core lineup: L to R: Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon, Alter Ego Solera Method Rye, Blenders Cut Straight Bourbon
Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon
Old Fashioned made with Doc Swinson's Alter Ego Solera Method Rye Finished in Rum Casks
Solera Method Rye
Solera Method Rye
Award Winning Solera Method Rye and Triple Cask Bourbon
A portion of Doc's Exploratory Cask Collection
Alter Ego Solera Method Rye
Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon
Blenders Cut Straight Bourbon
Master Blender Jesse Parker
Doc Swinson's Founders. From left: Steve Main, Jesse Parker, Keith Seidel, and Chris Cearns
Doc Swinson's Single Barrel Collection
Award winning Triple Cask Bourbon and Solera Method Rye
Awards
WA State Bourbon Distillery of the Year | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
New York International Spirits Competition
"Best Independent Bottler"
2022 Ascot Awards
FINALIST | Best Whiskey
Tales of the Cocktail 2022, Ascot Awards 2022, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
FINALIST | Best Finished Whiskey
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
ALter Ego triple Cask Bourbon
2022
DOUBLE GOLD - Cigar and Spirits magazine
DOUBLE GOLD - New York International Spirits Competition
GOLD - Denver International Spirits Competition
GOLD - Ascot Awards
SILVER - San Francisco Spirits Compeition
DOUBLE GOLD - SIP Awards
GOLD - Beverage Tasting Institute
SILVER - USA Spirits Ratings
SILVER - Great American Spirits Competition
2021
BEST OF CLASS - Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition
93 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
SILVER 88 points - Beverage Tasting Institute
GOLD - Great American International Spirits Competition
SILVER - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
SILVER 93 points - New York International Spirits Competition
PLATINUM - Sip Awards
2020
DOUBLE GOLD, 95 points - Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition
94 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
SILVER - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
GOLD 93 points - Beverage Tasting Institute
Blenders Cut Bourbon 36/21
2023
PLATINUM - Ascot Awards
2022
GOLD - New York International Spirits Competition
GOLD - Denver International Spirits Competition
DOUBLE PLATINUM - Ascot Awards
SILVER - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
DOUBLE GOLD - SIP Awards
GOLD - Beverage Tasting Institute
SILVER - USA Spirits Ratings
BEST OF CATEGORY - Tales of the Cocktail
GOLD - Cigar & Spirits magazine
2021
GOLD - Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition
ALTER EGO RYE FINISHED IN A RUM SOLERA
2022
DOUBLE GOLD - Cigar and Spirits magazine
GOLD - Denver International Spirits Competition
PLATINUM - Ascot Awards
SILVER - San Francisco Spirits Competition
GOLD - Beverage Tasting Institute
SILVER - USA Spirits Ratings
GOLD - Great American Spirits Competition
SILVER - Cigar & Spirits magazine
2021
SILVER, 97 points - USA Spirits Ratings
87 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
GOLD - Beverage Tasting Institute
GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
DOUBLE GOLD 96 points - New York International Spirits Competition
SILVER - Sip Awards
PLATINUM - Ascot Awards
SILVER - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Silver - Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys
2020
SILVER - Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition
SILVER - New York International Spirits Competition
93 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
DOUBLE GOLD - Sip Awards
SILVER - Beverage Tasting Institute
Bottled in Bond Rye
2023
DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Compeition
GOLD - Ascot Awards
Exploratory Cask series
2023
GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Bossa Nova
DOUBLE PLATINUM - Ascot Awards, Bossa Nova
DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, French Toasted
GOLD - New York International Spirits Competition, French Toasted
PLATINUM - Ascot Awards, French Toasted
SILVER - New York International Spirits Competition, La Mente
SILVER - San Francisco International Spirits Competition, Lost Nectar (rum)
GOLD - Ascot Awards, Smoke on Water
SILVER - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Tawny Port
DOUBLE GOLD - New York International Spirits Competition, Tawny Port
GOLD - Ascot Awards, Tawny Port
GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, The Forgotten One
SILVER - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Tres Amigos
GOLD - Ascot Awards, Tres Amigos
2022
GOLD - New York International Spirits Competition, La Mente
DOUBLE PLATINUM - Ascot Awards, La Mente
SILVER - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, La Mente
SILVER - SIP Awards, La Mente
GOLD - Beverage Tasting Institute, La Mente
GOLD - USA Spirits Ratings, La Mente
DOUBLE PLATINUM - Ascot Awards, L’Esprit
GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, L’Esprit
GOLD - SIP Awards, L’Espirt
GOLD - Beverage Tasting Institute, L’Esprit
SILVER - USA Sprits Ratings, L’Esprit
DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Kiona
SILVER - Cigar & Spirits Magazine, Funky Drummer
SILVER - New York International Spirits Competition, El Cuerpo
DOUBLE PLATINUM - Ascot Awards, El Cuerpo
GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Compeition, El Cuerpo
DOUBLE GOLD - SIP Awards, El Cuerpo
GOLD - Beverage Tasting Institute, El Cuerpo
2021
GOLD, Ascot Awards, 15 Year
2020
DOUBLE GOLD - Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition, 15 Year
SILVER - New York International Spirits Competition, 15 Year
DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 15 Year
DOUBLE GOLD - Sip Awards, 13 Year Madeira
PLATINUM - Beverage Tasting Institute, 15 Year
Seen ‘round the internet
The Top Rye Whiskeys According To New York International Spirits Competition (via Forbes)
Whiskey Review: Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Rye Solera Method Rum Finish (via Whiskey Wash)
Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Bourbon, Alter Ego Rye, and Bourbon 15 Years Old (via Drinkhacker)
5 Luscious Barrel-Finished Bourbons to Try Now (via Whiskey Advocate)
Doc Swinson’s Is Ushering In a New Age of American Whiskey (via BroBible)
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The finishing process in Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon
Doc Swinson’s 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
An overview of Doc Swinson’s with Head of Sales Steve Main
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