Grammy-winning musician, singer, and songwriter Chris Stapleton has unveiled a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Kentucky-based bourbon whiskey brand Buffalo Trace. Bottled at 90 proof, under the expert supervision of the Buffalo Trace Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley, Traveller Whiskey has been widely released to retailers, bars, and restaurants across America as of January 1, 2024, at a suggested retail price of $39.99 (local taxes and fees will vary).
Of the collaboration, Stapleton shared, “Partnering with Buffalo Trace Distillery and Harlen Wheatley feels like a bucket list scenario for me. 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.”
Wheatley added, “When making art – and we really do think that both Chris’ music and the whiskey we make at Buffalo Trace are art – you experiment, test, adjust, and don’t give up until you’ve got it right. That’s why we experimented with more than 50 blends before agreeing that Blend No. 40 would be it for Traveller.”
Hailing from Lexington in Kentucky, Stapleton not only grew up a short distance from the Buffalo Trace distillery but E.H. Taylor, one of the Distillery’s other whiskey offerings, served as inspiration when he recorded his first album, Traveller. Since then, Buffalo Trace has collaborated with Chris and Morgane (Chris’ wife) Stapleton’s charitable fund, Outlaw State of Kind, for multiple fundraising initiatives, leading to this first-of-its-kind collaboration between the award-winning distillery and Stapleton.
Traveller Whiskey is a unique blend of whiskeys that have been hand-selected by Harlen Wheatley to represent the artistry and craft that goes into making both song writing and whiskey making. Aromas of vanilla, aged fruit, and buttery shortbread are rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The flavor profile also showcases a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut, and oak flavors, closing with a robust finish.
“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.'”
To learn more, visit www.travellerwhiskey.com.
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chris-stapleton-and-buffalo-trace-master-distiller-harlen-wheatley-unveil-traveller-whiskey-302027848.html
