There’s no question that musician Chris Stapleton knows a lot about “Tennessee Whiskey.” Now he’s teamed up with Buffalo Trace Distillery to bring a new premium blended whiskey to the market.
Traveller Whiskey is the result of a collaboration between Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. The duo hand-selected a unique combination of whiskey from several Sazarac distilleries. They experimented with more than 50 blends before choosing the final one.
“Partnering with Buffalo Trace Distillery and Harlen Wheatley feels like a bucket list scenario for me,” Stapleton said. “Some things just make total sense – and this is definitely one of those things. Bottles from barrels that Harlen has cared for have been with us for every note we’ve ever recorded, backstage before shows and in all the moments we’ve celebrated along the way. I believe what we’ve achieved with Traveller Whiskey not only represents our shared history but also a common artistic vision and uncompromising standards of taste. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve made.”
The name is a nod to Stapleton’s first album, Traveller. The Kentucky-born musician has already earned eight Grammy Awards, 15 CMA Awards, and 10 ACM Awards.
Traveller Whiskey
ABV: 45%
SRP: $39.99
Tasting Notes (from the distillery): “Characterized by notes of oak, sweet maple, tart currant and leather. Complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit, and buttery shortbread are rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak.”
Availability: Released to retailers, bars, and restaurants nationwide on January 1.
“This is a whiskey for everyone, whether you’ve been enjoying all the variety in the category for years or are just now discovering it. Traveller stands up on its own as a smooth and sippable whiskey or works great in a cocktail, if that’s more your style,” said Wheatley. “But especially if you’ve tried whiskey before and been turned away by the burn – we think you’ll take one sip of this and think to yourself, “OK, now this I can do.”
