From Sparrow’s bourbon list, Doc Swinsons Session Bourbon is an easy, versatile pour with a Washington connection that fits right in here in Kirkland. It is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour.
About Doc Swinsons Session Bourbon
Crafted for versatility, Doc Swinsons uses a blend of two different bourbons. Both use high amounts of rye on the mash bill and are aged for a minimum of five years. Both bourbons are distilled in Indiana but finished right here in Washington State, where Doc Swinson’s is based. Blending two high-rye recipes is a deliberate move: it lets the bourbon carry the friendly sweetness of a corn-forward spirit while gaining a little extra spice and structure from the rye. The result is a bourbon designed to be flexible, smooth enough to enjoy on its own and bold enough to hold up in a cocktail. For a local pour in our Kirkland lounge, the Washington finishing makes it an easy one to feel good about ordering.
Tasting Notes
High-rye bourbons like this one tend to balance sweet and spicy. Expect the classic bourbon backbone of vanilla, caramel, and corn sweetness, lifted by the pepper and baking-spice lift that the generous rye brings. At five years and up, it has enough oak to feel rounded without losing its approachable, sessionable character.
What to Pair It With
This bourbon is happy neat, on a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, and it is right at home during our daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM with $3 off well drinks. From the Sparrow dinner menu, pair it with the American Wagyu steaks or the Truffle Deviled Eggs in our 21+ lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doc Swinsons Session Bourbon?
It is a blend of two high-rye bourbons distilled in Indiana and aged a minimum of five years, then finished in Washington State by Doc Swinson’s. The blend is crafted for versatility, smooth on its own and bold enough for cocktails.
How much is a pour of Doc Swinsons Session Bourbon at Sparrow in Kirkland?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Doc Swinsons Session Bourbon is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the High West Bourbon. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come enjoy a pour.