Pendleton Directors’ Reserve 20-Year Old Canadian Whisky
Blended Canadian Whisky | 40% ABV (80 Proof) | 750 mL
Process & Profile
Pendleton Directors’ Reserve is an ultra‑premium blended Canadian whisky, crafted by Hood River Distillers and distributed by Proximo Spirits. It is aged for 20 years in American oak barrels, then proofed with glacier‑fed spring water from Oregon’s Mt. Hood. Each bottle features a hand‑tooled leather collar made by third‑generation saddle maker Randy Severe, celebrating the heritage of the Pendleton Round‑Up directors.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Toasted coconut, freshly grated cinnamon, oak, vanilla, orange zest
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Palate: Toasted oak, smoked wood, ripe apples, pears, bananas, warm baking spices
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Finish: Long, mature, and smooth with lingering spice and mellow wood
What Makes It Special
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Aged 20 years—one of the oldest Canadian whisky expressions available
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Blended using glacier‑fed water to highlight purity and terroir
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Each bottle is adorned with artisan leatherwork inspired by rodeo tradition
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Awarded Canadian Whisky of the Year (Large Producers) at the 2023 Canadian Whisky Awards
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Designed to pair Canadian whisky’s approachability with luxury aging and presentation
How to Enjoy
Serve neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass to fully appreciate its layered aromas and long finish. Ideal as a contemplative sipper or a refined gift for collectible whisky lovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the proof?
80 proof (40% ABV). -
How long is it aged?
Aged for 20 years. -
Who makes it?
Produced by Hood River Distillers (Canada/USA) and distributed by Proximo Spirits. -
What makes the bottle unique?
Features a handcrafted leather collar honoring Pendleton Round‑Up directors. -
Is it award‑winning?
Yes—named Canadian Whisky of the Year (Large Producers, 2023). -
Is it good neat or in cocktails?
Best enjoyed neat to showcase its age‑driven depth.
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Customer very pleased
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Gary Waltrip –
Very smooth
I have been looking for a smoother whisky than Crown Royal for many years now, so I asked the people at Barrel Top. They suggested Pendleton 20 year. They were right!
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Pendleton Whiskey
Great price on product, engraving was excellent and fast shipping
Patricia –
Delivered quickly and wrapped perfectly. Packaged very safely.
Richard Sutton –
Great Price!!
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Kim O’Connor –
SMOOTH!
A great sipping whiskey.
Mike –
This copany is allways amazing to deal with. Bottle was great, box slightly damaged, due to shipping . Over all excellent service
Robert Cowart –
One of the best I have ever tried!
Anonymous –
Perfect Gift! Packaged worry free!
This is the coolest Pendleton bottle and case! It made a perfect gift for our Pendleton loving friend, who said it was the best Pendleton he’s ever tasted! It also came packaged in almost a whole roll of bubble wrap, Styrofoam peanuts, in addition to packing paper, so it was delivered completely unharmed. I am super pleased with this website/business. The shopping experience was wonderful and it all went better than expected! A+++
Paul Peter –
Outstanding
Very smooth. And the bottle arrived quickly. More than I expected
Rich Smith –
Pendleton 20 yr
Received my product in less than 2 weeks. Wrapped perfectly to protect during shipment. Price was better than I could find locally
Warangkan Cook –
I was skeptical about the site but I loved the experience
I was skeptical about the site because I had never heard of it before and ended up looking up more about it before I decide to purchase. I usually get the Pendleton Directors’ Reserve with the leather wrap around the bottle and comes in a different container. When I saw that his had the horseman cork and comes in a different container with a different leather wrap, I had to get it for my husband. He absolutely loved it! Pendleton is his favorite whisky and I’m constantly buying the 1.75liter weekly. I will be a returning customer for Barrel Tap. Love the quick shipping.
Mark McCarthy –
Great Gift and Product
Thomas DUCHARME –
A secret collectible.
Another Canadian secret that most Americans are too stuck on the name “bourbon” to try. A great presentation and taste! Buy it while you can find it!
Chris Savage –
If the label wasn’t enough!
The smooth, brown sugar and rye experience is spectacular. The ode to the rodeo seen in the hand tooled label makes for a conversation as well as an amazing taste!
Chris Guertner –
Don’t guzzle
Smooth and good taste