When you sing “Tennessee Whiskey” like Chris Stapleton does, it is only a matter of time before you have your own juice.
Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter recently unveiled Traveller Whiskey, a new blended whiskey. Blended and bottled under Wheatley’s expert supervision, Traveller is the result of countless hours of testing, tasting and dedication to craftsmanship that have great songs and great whiskeys.
Bottled at 90 proof, Traveller Whiskey is characterized by notes of oak, sweet maple, tart currant and leather. It is a completely unique combination of whiskeys hand-selected from The Sazerac Company’s award-winning distilleries.
“Partnering with Buffalo Trace Distillery and Harlen Wheatley feels like a bucket list scenario for me,”said Chris Stapleton. “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.”
Born in Lexington, KY, just down the road from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Stapleton’s relationship with Buffalo Trace matured while he recorded his first studio album, Traveller. It was during those recording sessions that he was introduced to E.H. Taylor, one of the Distillery’s other whiskey offerings, which soon became a staple on his home bar. Since then, Buffalo Trace has collaborated with Chris and Morgane Stapleton’s charitable fund, Outlaw State of Kind, for multiple fundraising initiatives.
“When making art – and we really do think that both Chris’ music and the whiskey we make at Buffalo Trace is art – you experiment, test, adjust, and don’t give up until you’ve got it right,” said Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. “That’s why we experimented with more than 50 blends before agreeing that Blend No. 40 would be it for Traveller.”
Traveller Whiskey is available now for $39.99.
