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Whiskey Review: Pendleton Midnight

Pendleton Midnight is a Canadian whisky sourced by an Oregon distillery and partially matured in brandy barrels. We check it out in this review.

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  • Tish Lester is a former restauranteur and whiskey enthusiast.
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Pendleton Midnight

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
The color is a lively apricot, bordering on old gold, with medium legs.
Nose:
The nose is surprisingly floral, with jasmine and orange flower blending nicely with sultanas and a hint of sapwood.
Palate:
The whisky is smooth – a hallmark of its genre. Intensely sweet and buttery, the brandy barrel finish is evident in the peach and cardamom notes, deepening to English toffee and a vivid swell of Vin Santo Finish: The finish is underwhelming and a trifle short, with coconut sap, dried fruit, tropical mango and agave at the fade. Like most Canadian blended whiskies, the Pendleton Midnight is perfectly smooth – not a trace of alcohol or burn anywhere throughout the tasting. While this broadens the appeal of the spirit to include non-whisk(e)y drinkers, for the rest of us this often results in a boring dram. Although not without a few flaws (short finish, sweet imbalance), the Pendleton Midnight is not boring. The brandy cask finish is an innovation that just might make its way into a velvet bag somewhere – even if only as the perfect +1 to take on the Holiday rounds. Score 84/100 ( SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF PENDLETON MIDNIGHT )
Finish:
The finish is underwhelming and a trifle short, with coconut sap, dried fruit, tropical mango and agave at the fade.
Comments:

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Tish Lester

Tish Lester, a former restauranteur, embarked on a journey into the world of whiskey fueled by her passion for exquisite flavors. An enthusiastic participant in the whiskey community, she has attended numerous nosings, tastings, and masterclasses across Europe and the United States. Tish's explorations have led her to a profound realization: for every moment in life, there exists an ideal whiskey pairing. Currently, she savors her daily dram near Portland, Oregon.

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