Traveller Blend No. 40 Full Proof Whiskey by Chris Stapleton
Blended American Whiskey | 750mL | 60.5% ABV (121 proof) — Buffalo Trace meets Chris Stapleton in Traveller Blend No. 40 Full Proof Whiskey: the same No. 40 trial blend — the 40th of over 50 trial blends tasted and chosen with Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley — now bottled at full proof with no dilution. The 121-proof winner was literally chosen backstage after a show, when Stapleton's two full-proof contenders were tasted with the band and friends and "everyone agreed 121 was the clear winner." Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Blended and bottled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky from barrels across multiple Sazerac distilleries, this is the first line extension since Traveller's January 2024 debut — and per Stapleton, "the same easy-to-drink DNA, just turned up a few notches." Official notes: toasted oak, baking spices, caramelized sugar, vanilla, warm toffee, and dark fruit. A heavyweight whiskey at an accessible price point (SRP $39.99) — the 2025 tie-ins include "Official Whiskey of Major League Baseball" and the JR Motorsports No. 40 Chevrolet at the Daytona 500.
Tasting notes
Nose: caramelized sugar, baking spice, toasted oak (distillery/press). Palate: vanilla, warm toffee, toasted nuts, dark fruit, deep oak spice. Finish: long and warming — lingering spice and sweetness.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 60.5% ABV (121 proof) — fixed full-proof bottling, not batch-varying
- Blend No. 40 — the 40th trial blend, chosen with Harlen Wheatley of Buffalo Trace
- Chris Stapleton collaboration; first line extension since Traveller's 2024 debut
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Serve neat with patience — at 121 proof small sips are the move; a few drops of water open the caramel and toffee core.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a bourbon?
No — it is a blended American whiskey made from straight whiskeys across multiple Sazerac distilleries.
What does "Blend No. 40" mean?
It was the 40th trial blend sampled by Chris Stapleton and Harlen Wheatley — the one they chose.
How is this different from the original Traveller?
The original is 90 proof; Full Proof is the same Blend No. 40 bottled undiluted at 121 proof.
Is 121 proof fixed?
Yes — a fixed bottling proof, not a batch-varying cask strength.