In Person Blending Lab Experience with Doc Swinson's Jesse Parker
Join Virtual Tasting Society for our first-ever destination trip to the Pacific Northwest!
We are excited to host our first “VTS Destination Trip”
Those of you who joined us last year for our Doc Swinson’s tasting with Jesse Parker remember that he offered to host us for a blending masterclass where we could come visit the brand and create our own custom blend. Well, careful what you wish for! :D
Jesse and I have been working hard behind the scenes to set up an amazing trip for the group and its finally time to release the information.
Join Virtual Tasting Society for our first-ever destination trip.
Spend four days in Washington whiskey country with Jesse Parker, Master Blender & Co-Founder of Doc Swinson's.
Explore Westland, Woodinville, and Copperworks, then spend two full days in the Barrel Lab helping create the final blend for an official Virtual Tasting Society bottling.
Limited to just 10 guests.
Your ticket includes:
Transportation begins and ends at the Seattle Airport (SEA)
- Leaving SEA at 11am on Thursday, July 29
- Drop off at SEA on Sunday afternoon
Lodging
- 3 night at a Marriott All-Suite property
Private distillery tours/experiences including:
- Westland
- Woodinville
- Copperworks
Meals
- Breakfast x 3
- Lunch x 2
- Dinner x 1
Participants will receive first opportunity to purchase bottles of the finished VTS blend upon release.
What’s not included:
- Your flight
- Any bottles or souvenirs you’d like to purchase
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, July 30, 2026
· Arrive at SEA by 10am
· Westland Distillery Tour 12-2pm
· Woodinville Distillery Tour 3-5pm
· Dinner with Jesse Parker featuring local cuisine
· Welcome evening at Doc Swinson’s
Friday, July 31, 2026
· Breakfast at hotel
· Doc Swinson’s – Taste through barrels and decide the core blend
· Lunch
· Doc Swinson's – Blending lab
· Dinner on your own
· Nightcap
Saturday, August 1, 2026
· Breakfast at hotel
· Doc Swinson’s – Finishing touches on blend
· Lunch
· Doc Swinson's – Taste final blend and vote on winner
· Dinner on your own
Sunday, August 2, 2026
· Breakfast at hotel
· Private tour at Copperworks Distillery in Seattle with Jason Parker (Founder/Head Distiller)
· Drop off at airport
** Please note: This itinerary is fluid. We will adjust to have the best experience possible during this time. **
Cost is $849 per person (Double Occupancy)
Limited to 10 guests
Tickets are sold on a first-come/first-served basis.
No Refunds for any reason.
Good to know
Highlights
- ages 21+
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Doc Swinson’s Whiskey
1370 Commerce Pl
Ferndale, WA 98248
How do you want to get there?
