Buffalo Trace Traveller Full Proof Whiskey Blend No 40

Buffalo Trace Traveller Full Proof Whiskey Blend No 40 60.5%-ABV, 1 liter bottle.

About Buffalo Trace / Traveller:

TRAVELLER WHISKEY
BLENDED WHISKEY

For this first-of-its-kind collaboration from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Traveller brings together the collective artistry of 10X Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley.
In pursuit of the finest possible whiskey, over 50 blends were sampled before making Blend No. 40 the chosen combination. Blend No. 40 is the carefully curated result of countless hours of testing & tasting and is exactly what you’d expect – a premium whiskey that speaks for itself.

Authentically crafted to be there whenever you find yourself in good company, Traveller Whiskey is Easy to Drink, Hard Not to Love.

TASTING NOTES
Complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The palate has just a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors, with a robust finish.
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Awards
2025 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
2024 Silver Denver International Spirits Competition
2024 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2024 Double Platinum ASCOT Awards

Overview
Name: Traveller Whiskey
Distillery / Brand: Buffalo Trace Distillery (part of the Sazerac Company)
Collaboration With: Chris Stapleton (singer‐songwriter) and Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.
Launch Date: Released Jan 1, 2024 in the U.S.


What Kind of Whiskey
Type: Blended whiskey. While “blended” could sometimes include neutral spirits or non‐whiskey components, in the case of Traveller it has been confirmed that it contains 0% grain neutral spirits. It is a blend of straight whiskeys from several Sazerac Company distilleries.

Proof / ABV: 90 proof (i.e. 45% alcohol by volume)
Blend Number: It’s known as Blend No. 40, which was chosen after testing more than 50 different blends.
Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes

Here are how Buffalo Trace and reviewers describe its aroma, taste, and finish:
Aroma / Nose: vanilla, aged fruit, buttery shortbread; caramel; touch of oak.
Palate / Taste: starts with some sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nuts, oak flavors.
Finish: robust, with oak lingering.

Price & Availability
Suggested Retail Price: Around US$39.99 for a 750 ml bottle in the U.S. (varies by state, taxes)
Distribution: Widely released in the U.S. in retail stores, bars & restaurants as of early 2024. Also available in the UK and other markets from late 2024.

What Makes It Distinct / Some Pros & Cons

What stands out:
The celebrity collaboration angle with Chris Stapleton gives it a marketing boost. Stapleton has ties to Kentucky, and whiskey has been part of his life and his brand.

The effort put into blending: fifty+ blend trials until selecting No. 40 suggests attention to refining the flavor profile.
It’s designed to be approachable: smooth enough for those who might otherwise avoid harsher whiskies (i.e. “if you’ve tried whiskey before and been turned away by the burn…”).

Criticisms / potential drawbacks:
Some reviewers feel the nose isn’t very strong or memorable; that it lacks boldness compared to some bourbons.
For the price point, some people feel it doesn’t deliver enough depth or complexity compared to other offerings in its range.

Traveller Whiskey is a solid, premium blended whiskey aiming to bridge the gap between casual drinkers and whiskey enthusiasts. It isn’t a bourbon (by some definitions it doesn’t meet all bourbon criteria, since it’s a blend rather than straight bourbon), but it offers familiar bourbon‐like flavors: sweetness, oak, vanilla, caramel. It works well neat or in cocktails. It may not be for someone who wants big, bold, aged bourbons, but for its price and positioning, it seems to deliver.