From Sparrow’s whiskey list, Pendleton is a smooth, easy-drinking blended Canadian whisky, $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour. It is a crowd-pleaser with strong Pacific Northwest ties, which makes it a natural fit on our Kirkland bar.
About Pendleton
Made to honor the American cowboy, this blended Canadian whisky is distilled in the great white north and finished in Oregon with glacier-fed water from Mt. Hood. The brand is tied to Hood River, Oregon, where the aged Canadian whisky is brought to be blended down with that mountain spring water and bottled. Mt. Hood is Oregon’s tallest peak, and its glacial water has spent decades filtering through volcanic rock, which is a big part of the story behind Pendleton’s signature smoothness. The rodeo and cowboy theme runs through the whole brand, a tip of the hat to the famous Pendleton Round-Up.
Tasting Notes
Blended Canadian whisky is prized for being light, smooth, and approachable, and Pendleton fits that mold with a soft, mellow character, gentle sweetness, and an easy finish. It is the kind of whisky that goes down smoothly whether you sip it or mix it.
What to Pair It With
Pendleton is a versatile pour, great neat, on the rocks, or in a simple highball or whisky-and-soda. It is an easy choice during our daily happy hour, 3 to 5 PM, when well drinks are $3 off, and a comfortable sipper in our 21+ lounge. For food, it pairs happily with the American Wagyu Steak Sandwich or the Wagyu Sliders from our dine-in menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pendleton whisky from?
Pendleton is a blended Canadian whisky distilled in Canada and finished in Oregon, where it is blended with glacier-fed water from Mt. Hood and bottled. It was created to honor the American cowboy.
How much is a pour of Pendleton at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near other approachable pours like Potters Crown. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come enjoy a glass.