PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Pendleton Directors’ Reserve 20 Year is Pendleton’s flagship aged release and a bold attempt to bridge Canadian whisky tradition with American branding flair. Its 20 years in oak gives it a depth that’s missing in younger expressions of the brand. While not an ultra-rare vintage, it delivers mature oak, dried fruit, spice, and abstract complexity. It’s best appreciated neat or with minimal dilution so you can follow its evolution in the glass.
Brand & Identity: Pendleton is a Canadian blended whisky brand (distilled in Canada, bottled in Oregon) under Proximo Spirits.
Age Statement: This is aged 20 years in American oak barrels.
Proof / ABV: 40% ABV (80 proof)
Water Source: It is cut to proof with glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood, Oregon.
Blending / Style: As a Canadian whisky, it is a blended whisky (so it may include multiple grain whiskies, perhaps some aging in different casks).
| Element | Notes / Impressions |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Very light amber in color. |
| Nose / Aroma | Light brown sugar, vanilla, toasted oak, waxy and gentle, a touch of dried fruit (apricot / pear) and leather. |
| Palate / Taste | Starts with oak and toasted flavors, buttered toast, almond notes; shifts to molasses, caramel, some red berries and baking spice. |
| Finish | Medium length — oak, dried fruits, and soft spice linger, though some find it a bit thin or fading. |
Serve / Serving Suggestions
• Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube or small splash of water to coax out secondary notes.
• Use a tulip or Glencairn glass to capture subtle aromatics.
Food Pairings
• Rich desserts: crème brûlée, pecan pie, caramel or toffee-based desserts
• Nuts & dried fruits: toasted almonds, walnuts, figs, dates
• Chocolate: dark chocolate (60–70%) — the oak and fruit interplay suits chocolate’s tannins
• Cheese & charcuterie: aged gouda, manchego, cured meats with slightly sweet glazes
• Smoked meats / BBQ: especially pork or beef with a caramel or molasses glaze
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Pendleton Directors’ Reserve 20 Year Old Canadian Whisky |
| Type / Style | Blended Canadian whisky, aged 20 years |
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 proof |
| Key Traits | Oak maturation, dried fruit, vanilla / caramel notes, mild spice, accessible finish |
| Best Use | Sipping neat or lightly diluted; premium bottle for special occasions |
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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