Traveller Whiskey Full Proof is the bolder, higher strength expression of Traveller, the acclaimed blended American whiskey born from a collaboration between Grammy winning musician Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. The original Traveller launched in January 2024, intentionally bottled at an approachable 90 proof to be easy and inviting, and it quickly became one of the most talked about new whiskeys in the country. This Full Proof release, announced in early 2026, is the brand's very first line extension, and it takes the same signature Blend No. 40 and turns everything up. Working from Traveller's original recipe, Stapleton and Wheatley experimented to see how high the proof could climb without losing the smooth, gentle character that made the whiskey a hit, ultimately landing on a robust 121 proof. Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, Traveller is a blend of barrels drawn from different Sazerac distilleries, aged in charred oak and married into a harmonious whole. The higher strength intensifies everything, adding weight to the mouthfeel and deepening the flavor. It pours a rich amber and delivers amplified notes of caramelized sugar, baking spice and toasted oak, layered with vanilla, warm toffee, toasted nuts and dark fruit, finishing long and satisfying with lingering spice and sweetness. Despite the jump in proof it stays remarkably drinkable, keeping the soul of the original while rewarding more experienced palates. At its accessible price it is a genuine value in the higher proof space. Enjoy it neat, over a large cube, or in a bold Old Fashioned or whiskey sour where its extra strength shines through.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Traveller Whiskey |
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac) |
| Category |
Blended American Whiskey |
| Expression |
Full Proof, Blend No. 40 |
| Collaboration |
Chris Stapleton & Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley |
| Maturation |
Charred oak; blend of barrels from multiple Sazerac distilleries |
| ABV |
60.5% |
| Proof |
121 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber.
Nose: Caramelized sugar, baking spice and toasted oak.
Palate: Vanilla, warm toffee, toasted nuts and dark fruit with deep oak spice.
Finish: Long and satisfying with lingering spice and sweetness.
FAQ
What is Traveller Full Proof? It is the higher proof version of Traveller Blend No. 40, a blended American whiskey created by Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley, bottled at 121 proof.
How is it different from the original Traveller? The original is bottled at 90 proof for easy sipping, while Full Proof is 121 proof for a richer, fuller bodied and more intense experience using the same Blend No. 40.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 121 proof, which is 60.5 percent alcohol by volume.
Is it a bourbon? It is a blended American whiskey, produced at Buffalo Trace from a blend of barrels from different Sazerac distilleries, rather than a single straight bourbon.
How should I drink it? Neat, over a large cube, or in a bold Old Fashioned or whiskey sour.
Where can I buy Traveller Whiskey Full Proof Blend No. 40 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
