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Jesse Parker

Master 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. He won first place. It was no easy feat competing against larger, international distilleries, but his win gave him the recognition he needed to continue his work.

Over the next decade (now 32 years old) Jesse continued to refine his "ever-evolving" palate as he began working for Doc Swinson's Whiskey. With inspirations such as Anthony Bourdain, Gordon Ramsey, and the very Island he grew up on hidden away in northwest Washington, he pursues different finishes on already notable whiskies, unafraid to push boundaries. He continues his success to this day, recently been noted as one of the top blender's for American whiskeys raking in over 130 top tier awards from all the major authorities on spirits.

Jesse is excited about the new opportunities and growth in the finished whiskey category, highlighting new flavors never found in American bourbon. This includes releasing new products that give an insight into his award-winning creative process.

March 27, 2024

On Location at Doc Swinson's (BRC S3 E4)

In today's episode is a special treat for all you whiskey enthusiasts out there. We're diving deep into the world of whiskey blending with a visit to Doc Swinson's Blending House in Washington State. This is the first episode of …

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Aug. 16, 2022

BRC EP 14 - Doc Swinson’s and the Parkers

This week on Barrel Room Chronicles , I speak with Jesse Parker about his spirits journey and how it led him to becoming the master blender at Doc Swinson’s Whiskey . Then in World of Weezy , Chef Louise Leonard …

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