Pendleton Director's Reserve 20 Year Old Canadian Whiskey

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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. Origins & Craftsmanship 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).  Tasting Profile 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.  Food & Pairings 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 Quick Overview 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

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