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Pendleton Whisky is a brand of blended Canadian whisky distilled in Canada, distributed by Proximo Spirits,[1] which is owned by Becle, S.A.B. de C.V.[2] In 2017, Pendleton Whisky was sold to Becle and expanded into the US market.[3] Pendleton is a Canadian blended whisky and since December 2017, has been owned by Mexican beverage conglomerate Becle, S.A.B. de C.V. (Becle, Sociedad Anonima Bursátil de Capital Variable), through its subsidiary, Proximo Spirits, Inc.
Pendleton Whisky was created in 2003 and adopted its name from the Pendleton Round-Up, an annual rodeo in Pendleton, Oregon, founded in 1910.[4]
History
editPendleton Whisky was named after the Pendleton Roundup, a rodeo founded in 1910. Pendleton Whisky was launched in 2023.[1]
| Type | Whisky |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Proximo Spirits |
| Origin | Canada |
| Introduced | 2003 |
| Alcohol by volume | 40 |
| Proof (US) | 80-90 |
| Variants | Original, Midnight, 1910 Rye, 1910 Bourbon, Directors' Reserve |
| Website | www |
Pendleton Whisky has partnerships with the rodeo organisations Professional Bull Riders, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and Pendleton Round-up.[5][6][7] They also sponsor over 200 rodeos each year.[5]
Pendleton is a supporter of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which supports veterans.[8][9]
Whisky products
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References
edit- 1 2 "Our Bold History". Pendleton® Whisky. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Cuervo Announces Pendleton Whisky Brand Acquisition". The Beverage Journal. 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ↑ Trail, Distillery (2017-12-17). "Hood River Distillers Sells Pendleton Whisky Brand for $205 Million". Distillery Trail. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Pendleton Whisky - A premium and quality Canadian Whisky". Retrieved 8 June 2012.[dead link]
- 1 2 Waterbury, Margarett (2026-01-22). "How Pendleton Whisky Became the Whiskey of Rodeo Culture". Distiller Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Pendleton Whisky becomes Official Spirit of PRCA ProRodeo". 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Pendleton Whisky Expands Relationship with PBR, Inking International Deal with League to become Official and Exclusive Whisky of Canada's Monster Energy Tour". PBR. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "What We Fund". Bob Woodruff Foundation. Retrieved 2026-04-20.[non-primary source needed]
- ↑ "Corporate & Philanthropic Donors". Bob Woodruff Foundation. Retrieved 2026-04-20.[non-primary source needed]
- ↑ Leghorn, Nick (2025-05-14). "Whisky Review: Pendleton Original Canadian Whisky". Thirty-One Whiskey. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Pendleton Whisky: A Ride on a True Western Tradition". The Barrel Tap. 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ Christina (2024-11-20). "PENDLETON WHISKY UNVEILS PENDLETON 1910 BOURBON, ITS FIRST BOURBON AND NEW WHISKEY RELEASE IN NEARLY A DECADE". TENN TEXAS. Archived from the original on 2026-03-16. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Pendleton Midnight - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ Null, Christopher (2022-11-15). "Review: Pendleton Directors' Reserve Canadian Whisky 20 Years Old". Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
Further reading
edit- Wright, Paul (September 8, 2008). "Belly up to the bar: Pendleton tops all Canadian whisky sales in Oregon." East Oregonian. (subscription required)
- (August 16, 2009.) "Pendleton Whisky fuels growth at Hood River Distillers." East Oregonian. (subscription required)
- (January 24, 2018) Cuervo Announces Pendleton Whisky Brand Acquisition The Beverage Journal.