Hood River Distillers, Inc., the largest and oldest importer, distiller, producer and bottler of distilled spirits in the Northwest, today announced the release of a 2016 Pendleton® Whisky Limited Edition bottle that honors the integrity and patriotism of those who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces.
A portion of the Limited Edition bottle proceeds will benefit programming for Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a charitable partner of the Wrangler® National Patriot™ program. The concept for the bottle design was provided by Noah Currier, a paralyzed Marine Corps veteran and PVA member. After suffering a spinal cord injury following his service in Iraq, Currier joined PVA and later founded his own design company to help raise funds for paralyzed veterans. He attributes his recovery and success to PVA.
“For the second year in a row, we are proud to offer a Pendleton Whisky Limited Edition bottle that salutes veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country,” said Tia Bledsoe, senior brand manager, Hood River Distillers. “We appreciate our partnership with the Wrangler National Patriot program and look forward to working with Paralyzed Veterans of America to raise awareness and funds for our nation’s paralyzed servicemen and women.”
Founded in 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America is now the nation’s leading advocate for paralyzed servicemen and women in the United States. PVA works to ensure veterans receive the benefits earned from their military service through spinal cord injury research funding, advocacy, job placement, recreational rehabilitation services, health care and adaptive sports programming.
“Americans across the country are eager to give back to our military heroes,” said Al Kovach, Jr., a retired Navy SEAL and national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. “This partnership with Pendleton Whisky allows us to provide benefits, services and resources to over 60,000 veterans, their families and caregivers.”
Hood River Distillers introduced its first Pendleton Whisky Limited Edition bottle in 2015 to salute honorable men and women who serve, and have served, in the Armed Forces. A portion of the funds from the 2015 Limited Edition bottle were presented to the Wrangler National Patriot program at the 105th Pendleton Round-Up, which benefited Horses For Heroes – Cowboy Up!, a horsemanship, wellness and Skill Set Restructuring program free to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and active military members. The organization has since put the donation toward the construction of an indoor arena to maximize training capabilities throughout the year. Named the Pendleton Patriot Arena, the new facility will likely be completed by early July.The Limited Edition bottle will be available at spirits retailers throughout the country beginning May 2016, with a suggested retail price of $26.95 (750 ml). The bottle was manufactured by Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I), the world’s largest glass container manufacturer.
For more information on how to purchase the 2016 bottle, or Pendleton Whisky’s partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America, visit www.pendletonwhisky.com.
