Pendleton Original
Canada, bottled in Hood River, Oregon
Distilled and aged in Canada, then proofed with Mount Hood spring water and bottled in Oregon at 40%. Flavouring and caramel are allowed in Canadian whisky.
- Aging
- American oak, no age statement
- Grains
- corn, rye
- Congeners
- Moderate
- Histamines
- Moderate
- Polyphenols
- Moderate
- Sulfites
- Low
- Tannins
- Low
- Sugar
- Low
- Additives
- Moderate
In its favor
- ✓Bottled at 40%
- ✓Light blended base
What to watch
- !Flavouring and caramel permitted under Canadian rules
- !Gluten-containing grains
- !No age statement
Factor by factor
Congeners Moderate ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Moderate ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Moderate ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Low ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Moderate ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Pendleton Original is a Canadian blend with an Oregon label. The chemistry is the same as other 40% Canadian blends.
Pendleton Original questions
Is Pendleton Original gluten-free? ▾
Not by label. Pendleton Original is distilled from rye, so US rules bar it from claiming gluten-free. Distillation does remove the gluten protein, and the Celiac Disease Foundation considers distilled spirits safe for most coeliacs. If you would rather avoid the question, pick a spirit distilled from corn, potato, grape or agave.
What is Pendleton Original made from? ▾
Pendleton Original is made from blend of Canadian whiskies.
What proof is Pendleton Original? ▾
Pendleton Original is 80 proof, which is 40% alcohol by volume.
Does Pendleton Original give you a bad hangover? ▾
Pendleton Original scores 5/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 6/10 for canadian whisky overall. It is low on every hangover factor we track, so most of the morning after comes down to how much ethanol you drink.
Is Pendleton Original vegan? ▾
Yes. Pendleton Original is listed as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or fining agents.