More than ever before, Chris Stapleton's 2024 UK tour has been big, elaborate, and packed with sold-out shows, but the country star isn’t just captivating fans with his music — he’s winning over whiskey enthusiasts with his Traveller Blend No. 40. In collaboration with Harlen Wheatley, the sixth master distiller of Buffalo Trace, Stapleton has crafted a blend that reflects his love for whiskey and his deep friendship with Wheatley. The name is also a nod towards the singer’s 2015 album, Traveller.
It turned out to be serendipitous. When Stapleton first suggested Traveller, Buffalo Trace told him they already owned the name. It felt like destiny — an unmistakable sign that Stapleton should be deeply involved in the project. “Harlen did the heavy lifting,” he admits. “We wanted it to be the best quality we could put in that bottle. We knew it would face scrutiny, and a lot of people [would] want it all over the world.”
