Traveller Full Proof Whiskey Blend No. 40 By Chris Stapleton x Buffalo Trace
Traveller Full Proof Whiskey Blend No. 40 By Chris Stapleton x Buffalo Trace
Traveller Full Proof Whiskey Blend No. 40 is a bold, soulful collaboration between Grammy-winning artist Chris Stapleton and the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery. Inspired by Stapleton’s Traveller album and rooted in a shared respect for American whiskey tradition, this limited-edition release delivers intensity, authenticity, and depth in every pour.
Crafted in Kentucky and bottled at full proof, this premium blended whiskey showcases the raw, uncut character of carefully selected bourbon and rye stocks from Buffalo Trace’s extensive aged inventory. Blend No. 40 is designed to speak plainly and confidently—rich, expressive, and unapologetically powerful—much like the music that inspired it. Whether you’re new to whiskey or a seasoned enthusiast, this is a bottle that invites you to explore the journey at your own pace.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This bottle ties music and whiskey together in a way few gifts can: a limited-edition collaboration between Grammy-winning artist Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Distillery, inspired by his Traveller album. That story makes it a natural gift for the country music fan, the bourbon devotee, or anyone marking a milestone like a promotion or Father's Day. Inside, a full-proof blend of bourbon and rye stocks from Kentucky opens with warm caramel, vanilla bean, and toasted oak, then moves to baked apple, rich toffee, and a mid-palate of cinnamon, nutmeg, and espresso. The finish runs long with dark caramel, peppercorn, and a whisper of soft smoke. Seasoned drinkers will want it neat, while a few drops of water open up the vanilla and fruit, and a large ice cube softens the proof without losing structure. It also makes a bold, whiskey-forward Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Whether the recipient is new to whiskey or a longtime enthusiast, this is a bottle to explore slowly and share often.
Pairs well with
- Grilled ribeye steak — The black pepper, oak spice, and soft smoke on the finish stand up beautifully to a charred, well-marbled steak.
- Dark chocolate and toasted nuts — Hints of dark chocolate, espresso, and toasted nuts in the whiskey echo a simple after-dinner plate of both.
- Father's Day gift — Its warm caramel, leather, and tobacco leaf character suits a dad who savors a bold pour, and the Chris Stapleton story gives it a personal touch.
Questions about this bottle
What kind of whiskey is Traveller Blend No. 40?
It is a blended American whiskey made in Kentucky by Buffalo Trace Distillery in collaboration with Chris Stapleton. The blend combines carefully selected bourbon and rye whiskey stocks drawn from Buffalo Trace's aged inventory, and it carries no age statement.
What does Full Proof mean for this bottle?
Blend No. 40 is bottled at full proof, showcasing the raw, uncut character of its bourbon and rye stocks. Expect a powerful pour, though the tasting notes describe the full-proof warmth as well-integrated, enhancing the flavors rather than overpowering them.
What does it taste like?
The palate leads with caramelized sugar and vanilla cream, followed by toasted oak, baked apple, and rich toffee. Cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted nuts, espresso, honey, and orange zest build complexity, and the long finish brings dark caramel, oak spice, peppercorn, dried fruit, and soft smoke.
How should I serve it?
Neat is recommended to experience its full character, especially for seasoned whiskey drinkers. A few drops of water open up sweetness and vanilla and fruit aromas, a large ice cube softens the proof, and it makes a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
