I went out of my way last Thursday night to pick up a bottle. Cracked open Friday and one pour and disappointment. Didn’t even go back for a 2nd glass. Great video
Jason, you deserve 100k and more. I look forward to your reviews in my bourbon journey. I like the history you provide along with the breakdowns of the bourbons. Thank you
I buy Buffalo Trace anytime I can get it under or around $30. I think it is a good warmup bourbon and although it’s been overhyped is a solid 90 proof pour. I would never buy Traveler, anything attached to a celebrity especially a sober one, I am immediately skeptical
Hey Jason, you deserve that 100k. Not sure if you've considered it yet but an idea for some different videos could be hunting videos, showing some highlights of good stores in your area or when traveling. I know personally, that is some of my favorite content and it somewhat satisfies the itch for bourbon hunting (saving money in the process)
My buddy turned me onto your channel. I too live in Ohio a bit south. Anyway I'm so glad you felt the way you did about Traveller because I felt the exact same. Got one bottle to try it and won't get it again. I didn't pay a crazy price just list. I think by them adding CS's name is why they put the price point where they did. Anything Chris S. seems to be selling even Filson did a collab with him.
Thanks for checking out the channel. Yeah it's a powerful partnership. This whisky will sell regardless but it's way more of a beginners experience. Cheers
Had a chance to taste this at the BT Distillery 2 weeks ago and your review is spot on. I am a BT, ER and Weller fan but this brought nothing to the table.
Even before I knew anything about this bottle, I saw it at a northern Kentucky store: "1 per" in the 130s. 🤦🤦🤦 The employee was telling me how it's the latest hottest BT release, and people are gobbling it up. Just looking at the bottle, I thought, at this proof? Where's the age? Is it NCF? I just left the store shaking my head. Then I find out the MSRP was less than 1/3 the asking price. Celebrity whiskies never cease to amaze me. 🤣 This year is not off to a good start.
I just got a bottle. It reminds me of Jameson in that it's just not very exciting. It's smooth... too smooth. You are spot on... not complex at all. A good sipper for beginners maybe. But, eh.
Buffalo Trace is very good at marketing. At $40, it is getting into the same price range as Crown Royal Reserve, so it isn't unheard of for a Canadian blend, but I don't think that version of Crown Royal is a huge step up from the basic version. I like having a Canadian blend around as a warm-up drink, but a bottle of standard Crown Royal should do that job just fine. I got the reserve out of curiosity, and it does the job, but I'll probably go back to the standard version next time. This latest marketing endeavor from Buffalo Trace likely won't be on my radar.
I found one at retail and picked it up. Not dissapointed but agree would not pay over msrp for this and probably won't replace when its gone. Could be a good beginner whiskey with that pleasant but not complex flavor.
So there's no actual BT bourbon in it? Idk if people are chasing it just for the BT connection or the Stapleton connection. But I won't be seeking it out whenever it hits shelves in NY.
you are spot on with your review on this one!!! ill share it with my beginner friends. i actually thought it reminded me of a Canadian whisky and im not sure its really 90 proof
Great review! The Buffalo Trace fanboy-ism is getting old. The only ones I've tried that's really lived up to the hype is the EH Taylor lineup (admittedly I've yet to try any of the Pappy bottles). This sounds like a $15-$20 bottle wrapped up in a $40 label. If I'm in the mood for cheap whiskey, I'll stick with an actual cheap whiskey... I'm looking at you Mellow Corn or Evan Williams BIB!
Nice review! I grabbed a bottle at the first of the year for 38.00 bucks, I thought it had a nice nose, sweet, vanilla, creamy flavor but it’s to much like a metallic vanilla Canadian Whiskey? Not sure
I have not tried it yet. Here is my question. How does it compare to other blended whiskey, light whiskey and Canadian whiskey? I think maybe people are not giving it a fair shake because we are comparing it to Bourbon and expecting it to be like Bourbon, which it isn’t. Just my thoughts.
I understand that whole heartedly but even if we did that, other blended whisky is still cheaper than this. But I do see what your saying and maybe I should compare.
It seems like BTs version of basil Hayden. Proofed down, basic, easy sipping and a gateway whiskey for ppl new to the category. Partner with a country singer for an initial marketing push
A whisky collaboration with a dude who doesn't drink. Harlan must have been *really* drunk when he came up with this idea... Thanks for your honesty and integrity Jason!
Look it’s a pretty decent daily drinker for those thinking about dipping their toe into the Canadian whiskey profile. That being said this is a very okay whiskey that should not be overhyped like this
Thanks Man. Starting to hear this assessment repeated. Dropping this one from the list might get a shot of it if I see it at a bar, but only if Tennessee Whiskey 🥃 is playing on the jukebox (because jukeboxes still exist, apparently)
On a side note, if you really believed they expanded to meet demand, think again. Just look at all the new products they have released since it was announced. More Wellers, barrel programs for EHT and Stagg Jr. If it’s from Sazerac I got to have it = Tater Logic
Bought a bottle for MSRP. Light whiskey. I got honey and vanilla on palate. I think you are a little harsh on the one. I believe there is no such thing as “cheap” whiskey anymore. All I have seen over last years is rapidly rising prices. $40 dollars is beginning to look cheap to me.
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Good review Jason. I was going to pick up a bottle if I found one for MSRP just for curiosity sake. Your review and many others made it a hard pass for me. Anyone giving this bottle a stellar review probably overpaid and they are trying to justify their purchase.
Whiskey noob here ✌🏾 I couldn’t explain why I liked this whiskey so much then… Less and less. But then you said it. The first sip is the best sip and that all you get.
I am definitely not chasing it and I don’t think I’d even purchase it at retail. I predict this bottle starts sitting on the shelves once everybody actually tasted or really hears about it, not gonna chase it just cause it comes from a certain distillery not gonna chase it just because it has somebody’s name attached to it. 35 bucks I can get an Evan Williams homewrecker American heroes that’s gonna be a hell of a lot better.😎🥃 Cheers, Jason.
Haven't found this bottle yet, local store said it was coming. Was excited about it but not at 40 dollars, can get a much better bottle at that price point so might have to pass on it
Thanks for the review. If had know it was Canadian blended I would not have bought it. To the bunker it goes! Way too many choices that are better for half the price. Should have known better.
See i disagree you’re comparing it to Bourbons bourbon is jampacked with flavor and oak as far as whisky goes i think thats about as good as it gets compared to Crown and other stuff like that a 90 proof whisky is wild i think its vary vary strong hits way harder then jack i like it as for as whisky goes im going a 7.3 its good well rounded and goes down grate I like pairing it with a ginger ale with ace and cranking some christ Stapleton way more better than all the other celebrity junk out there
Jason, thank you so much for your honest, transparent review since so many other Whiskey Tubers are giving it way to much love. After I tasted it I came up with the same conclusions that you did. For comparison, I tasted this against Benchmark Top Shelf and Benchmark easily won out.
It's not really Buffalo Trace, Buffalo Trace stuff (what I've had, anyway) just isn't impressive, the guy who supposedly helped put it together apparently doesn't drink alcohol, and they didn't even put a picture of Robert E. Lee's horse on the label. If I ever see it, I'll leave it be.
Thanks, you saved me some money! I am in Ohio too and Buffalo Trace is hard enough to get and Weller just sits on the shelf! Cash grab by anther big corporate monster!
I don't have a huge knowledge of tequila but I can tell you one that has no sugar or additives and is non chill filtered. EL Tosoro Resposado is delicious. All there tequila is actually. Start there. FORTALEZA and Olmeca Altos are also great ones.
My first comment is: Can I get my money back? Too light all away around and zero finish. Very disappointed the BT and Stapleton would push this out. I think this is a marketing disaster. I am actually pissed. By the way Jason nice hat.
Paying anything over MSRP for something a recovering alcoholic country singer “helped pick” is absolutely absurd. Just when you thought the whiskey community couldn’t get any weirder this shit pops up.
I went out of my way last Thursday night to pick up a bottle. Cracked open Friday and one pour and disappointment. Didn’t even go back for a 2nd glass. Great video
Jason, you deserve 100k and more. I look forward to your reviews in my bourbon journey. I like the history you provide along with the breakdowns of the bourbons. Thank you
Yes 💯
Jason gives honest reviews and great info
I buy Buffalo Trace anytime I can get it under or around $30. I think it is a good warmup bourbon and although it’s been overhyped is a solid 90 proof pour. I would never buy Traveler, anything attached to a celebrity especially a sober one, I am immediately skeptical
Hey Jason, you deserve that 100k. Not sure if you've considered it yet but an idea for some different videos could be hunting videos, showing some highlights of good stores in your area or when traveling. I know personally, that is some of my favorite content and it somewhat satisfies the itch for bourbon hunting (saving money in the process)
I am convinced that BT could drain a septic tank into some bottles and people would buy it up at secondary prices.
Thanks for the heads up Jason! Will leave this one on the shelf. Cheers 🥃
I am with you, Jason, BT has to fund that 1.2 billion dollar expansion somehow.
Jealous
Was told during a tour at BT that the expansion was paid for upfront and they credited Fireball sales for it
@@atg1338 of?
I got my bottle last Thursday.. totally agree with your review! Spot on!
My buddy turned me onto your channel. I too live in Ohio a bit south. Anyway I'm so glad you felt the way you did about Traveller because I felt the exact same. Got one bottle to try it and won't get it again. I didn't pay a crazy price just list. I think by them adding CS's name is why they put the price point where they did. Anything Chris S. seems to be selling even Filson did a collab with him.
Thanks for checking out the channel. Yeah it's a powerful partnership. This whisky will sell regardless but it's way more of a beginners experience. Cheers
I recently purchaes a bottle. It is an easy drinker. Like you said, there is not much to it. Kind of disappointing. I'm using it as a mixer.
Had a chance to taste this at the BT Distillery 2 weeks ago and your review is spot on. I am a BT, ER and Weller fan but this brought nothing to the table.
Even before I knew anything about this bottle, I saw it at a northern Kentucky store: "1 per" in the 130s. 🤦🤦🤦 The employee was telling me how it's the latest hottest BT release, and people are gobbling it up. Just looking at the bottle, I thought, at this proof? Where's the age? Is it NCF? I just left the store shaking my head. Then I find out the MSRP was less than 1/3 the asking price. Celebrity whiskies never cease to amaze me. 🤣 This year is not off to a good start.
I just got a bottle. It reminds me of Jameson in that it's just not very exciting. It's smooth... too smooth. You are spot on... not complex at all. A good sipper for beginners maybe. But, eh.
Happy New Year!
I ALWAYS value your honesty...take care.
Buffalo Trace is very good at marketing. At $40, it is getting into the same price range as Crown Royal Reserve, so it isn't unheard of for a Canadian blend, but I don't think that version of Crown Royal is a huge step up from the basic version. I like having a Canadian blend around as a warm-up drink, but a bottle of standard Crown Royal should do that job just fine. I got the reserve out of curiosity, and it does the job, but I'll probably go back to the standard version next time. This latest marketing endeavor from Buffalo Trace likely won't be on my radar.
Really good comment. When compared to the crown royal it makes sense
So glad i picked up a single barrel Knob Creek Rye today instead of this bottle. Was $10 cheaper too
I found one at retail and picked it up. Not dissapointed but agree would not pay over msrp for this and probably won't replace when its gone. Could be a good beginner whiskey with that pleasant but not complex flavor.
So there's no actual BT bourbon in it? Idk if people are chasing it just for the BT connection or the Stapleton connection. But I won't be seeking it out whenever it hits shelves in NY.
I had a chance to pick up two bottles and passed. Glad I did.
you are spot on with your review on this one!!! ill share it with my beginner friends. i actually thought it reminded me of a Canadian whisky and im not sure its really 90 proof
Thanks for the insight on this. I was considering grabbing a bottle, but I'll be passing on it.
I agree with most of your points, I will say this.. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. It’s almost like refreshing is so sweet lol
I assume standard Buffalo Trace is better?
Yep
Yep! I agree with everyone on this. Tried it last week and shoulder shrugged lol. Thin and light. I won't be buying any backup
Try it with ice! My son and I liked it much better over ice! But you are correct definitely didn't match the hype!
Great review! The Buffalo Trace fanboy-ism is getting old. The only ones I've tried that's really lived up to the hype is the EH Taylor lineup (admittedly I've yet to try any of the Pappy bottles). This sounds like a $15-$20 bottle wrapped up in a $40 label. If I'm in the mood for cheap whiskey, I'll stick with an actual cheap whiskey... I'm looking at you Mellow Corn or Evan Williams BIB!
Apparently it's not a sweet as Tennessee Whiskey!! Cheers!
Nice review! I grabbed a bottle at the first of the year for 38.00 bucks, I thought it had a nice nose, sweet, vanilla, creamy flavor but it’s to much like a metallic vanilla Canadian Whiskey? Not sure
People paid up to $130 for it 😂
So dumb
This is why prices are still going up
Loooooooool that's a self-filter
$29
I have not tried it yet. Here is my question. How does it compare to other blended whiskey, light whiskey and Canadian whiskey? I think maybe people are not giving it a fair shake because we are comparing it to Bourbon and expecting it to be like Bourbon, which it isn’t. Just my thoughts.
I understand that whole heartedly but even if we did that, other blended whisky is still cheaper than this. But I do see what your saying and maybe I should compare.
Candid and honest review .I appreciate that
Appreciate the honesty! A celebrity name is always a red flag for me.
I also had no desire to review this when I saw it come out lol I can’t even justify spending the coin on it and it’s cheap lol
Love your videos bro! This whiskey just seems like it's too many doll hairs for what it is...
@@BuckMcAntlersonhaha thanks and exactly way too many dollhairs for a tasteless Canadian whiskey blend
You’re so good to the Whiskey world to spend your time doing reviews for traveller whiskey.
Consider, giving that in a blind flight back to Dusty Dan
“This is a skip” love to hear it! Thanks Jason!!
Jason!
Love that hat!
Distillery exclusive?
Highly allocated? 😂
I'll sip on Old Forester signature 100 for a first pour.
Thank you Jason C for telling the truth! We appreciate you! WT La Quinta!
My buddies and I all thought the same thing Jason. It reminded us of Irish whiskey.
I was disappointed in this bottle. I'm looking forward to giving it away
Just like the first guzzle of a cold beer is the best I always say!
It seems like BTs version of basil Hayden.
Proofed down, basic, easy sipping and a gateway whiskey for ppl new to the category. Partner with a country singer for an initial marketing push
Thanks for reviewing an obtainable whiskey
How about blending them ??? Hmmmmm. I thought it was sweet and easy 1st sip. $35 in central IL Binnys
I'm coming to Columbus for the weekend from wooster ! Do you have any good stores to find some good bourbon in or around Columbus?
A whisky collaboration with a dude who doesn't drink. Harlan must have been *really* drunk when he came up with this idea...
Thanks for your honesty and integrity Jason!
I got 3 bottles a week ago 3@$34 each. 1 for me and 2 as gifts
Look it’s a pretty decent daily drinker for those thinking about dipping their toe into the Canadian whiskey profile.
That being said this is a very okay whiskey that should not be overhyped like this
Thanks Man. Starting to hear this assessment repeated. Dropping this one from the list might get a shot of it if I see it at a bar, but only if Tennessee Whiskey 🥃 is playing on the jukebox (because jukeboxes still exist, apparently)
Hahaha. Nice
Honestly I've tried a lot of them and it's hard to beat regular Buffalo Trace for taste n price.
spot on with the review...easy drinker but not a bottle I am going to seek out to buy
Great video. I heard rumors of canadian whisky mixed in it and more confirmations of it. Good thing I didn't pick it up.
New song idea for Chris Stapleton. "I Thought She Loved Me But Then She Called Me A Tater"
It's all about the hype!
Sipping Hardins Creek - Jacob's Well tonight........cheers!
Wayyyyy better. Lol
Where did you get that hat? I have to have one!
At the wild turkey gift shop
On a side note, if you really believed they expanded to meet demand, think again. Just look at all the new products they have released since it was announced. More Wellers, barrel programs for EHT and Stagg Jr. If it’s from Sazerac I got to have it = Tater Logic
Oh I agree. I don't think the expansion means more available bottles.
Worth a try for 35 I paid.
How you explaining this reminds me of Penelope Four Grain
This is the first i'm hearing that this is a majority of Canadian.... who knows. I just wish there was a little more transparency of the origins.
Love Chris Stapleton. Buffalo Trace is fine. But will be passing on this bottle.
Also, you have the best intro music on WhiskeyTube.
lol i just got this because the guy at the liqour store recommended it. oh well i’ll drink it somehow.
i will stick to regular Buffalo trace... but i haven't laid eyes on this bottle lol
Fuckin damn I’m a pretty new to enjoying whiskey for what it is and not just drinking it. This dude is off the rails knowledgeable. I’m subbed.
Bought a bottle for MSRP. Light whiskey. I got honey and vanilla on palate. I think you are a little harsh on the one. I believe there is no such thing as “cheap” whiskey anymore. All I have seen over last years is rapidly rising prices. $40 dollars is beginning to look cheap to me.
That's fair.
I like benchmark Top Floor for $16 way better. Money grab
Are you able to link you stemmed glasses in the video?
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makes a great old fashioned!
Good review Jason. I was going to pick up a bottle if I found one for MSRP just for curiosity sake. Your review and many others made it a hard pass for me. Anyone giving this bottle a stellar review probably overpaid and they are trying to justify their purchase.
Whiskey noob here ✌🏾 I couldn’t explain why I liked this whiskey so much then… Less and less. But then you said it. The first sip is the best sip and that all you get.
I am definitely not chasing it and I don’t think I’d even purchase it at retail. I predict this bottle starts sitting on the shelves once everybody actually tasted or really hears about it, not gonna chase it just cause it comes from a certain distillery not gonna chase it just because it has somebody’s name attached to it. 35 bucks I can get an Evan Williams homewrecker American heroes that’s gonna be a hell of a lot better.😎🥃 Cheers, Jason.
Looking forward to tomorrows release for Patreon's
FYI. Be Leary of any celebrity endorsed whisky. One exception I’ve found is Bob Dylan’s Heavens Door. The single barrels of those are excellent.
Agreed.
Not good
Do you know why it's called traveler?
It's the name of one of Chris Stapletons album's.
@@TheMashandDrum thanks
Appreciate the honest review!
Haven't found this bottle yet, local store said it was coming. Was excited about it but not at 40 dollars, can get a much better bottle at that price point so might have to pass on it
Thanks for the review. If had know it was Canadian blended I would not have bought it. To the bunker it goes! Way too many choices that are better for half the price. Should have known better.
It has a longer bottle shape, idk how far down I can sit on this one!
Ah I meant sip!!
Certainly went all in on the label
Yet the tater in me had to buy one despite all the similar reviews. 33$ here in Houston.
It's a collaboration which I'm assuming they're splitting the profits so the pricier the betterer 😅
See i disagree you’re comparing it to Bourbons bourbon is jampacked with flavor and oak as far as whisky goes i think thats about as good as it gets compared to Crown and other stuff like that a 90 proof whisky is wild i think its vary vary strong hits way harder then jack i like it as for as whisky goes im going a 7.3 its good well rounded and goes down grate I like pairing it with a ginger ale with ace and cranking some christ Stapleton way more better than all the other celebrity junk out there
At msrp it’s fantastic. Try it in a blind then judge it.
Kira has that same hat, but rest assured, you're both equally cute in it. 🥃🥃
Jason, thank you so much for your honest, transparent review since so many other Whiskey Tubers are giving it way to much love. After I tasted it I came up with the same conclusions that you did. For comparison, I tasted this against Benchmark Top Shelf and Benchmark easily won out.
Saw it today for $39 and passed. As you’ve pointed out, just too many better bottles out there for less $$’s to spend 40 on this one.
100% agree. Spend your money on other stuff that’s cheaper/the same price and is way better
It's not really Buffalo Trace, Buffalo Trace stuff (what I've had, anyway) just isn't impressive, the guy who supposedly helped put it together apparently doesn't drink alcohol, and they didn't even put a picture of Robert E. Lee's horse on the label. If I ever see it, I'll leave it be.
Watching the rest of the video you’re saying what I’m tasting:)
Thanks, you saved me some money! I am in Ohio too and Buffalo Trace is hard enough to get and Weller just sits on the shelf! Cash grab by anther big corporate monster!
Here in Las Vegas Weller SR is on the shelf for $250. Ridiculous!!!
i know Stapleton said he's "all but sober", but never said he's fully sober. pretty sure he's a bourbon collector iirc.
The great news about this is I am seeing deal on Buffalo trace buy 2 for 50. The stores have tons as people fight for this gsrbage.
Hi Jason, what are the best tequilas for bourbon drinkers? I respect/ believe your palate in bourbon. So please suggest good tequilas
I don't have a huge knowledge of tequila but I can tell you one that has no sugar or additives and is non chill filtered. EL Tosoro Resposado is delicious. All there tequila is actually. Start there. FORTALEZA and Olmeca Altos are also great ones.
I get bt for 35.00and travelers for 35.00here in upstate SC at least they didn't put it T 100.00 because it's a celebrity whiskey so there's that
Sounds like a pass for me, unless I find it cheap. But I'd rather find some Old Tub for 2/3 the cost LOL. Def Wild Turkey 101.
Nice breakdown
I agree with you Jason. Just a money grab by BT! I will pass on this bottle. And I suspect it will never make it to PA! 🤣
My first comment is: Can I get my money back? Too light all away around and zero finish. Very disappointed the BT and Stapleton would push this out. I think this is a marketing disaster. I am actually pissed. By the way Jason nice hat.
Paying anything over MSRP for something a recovering alcoholic country singer “helped pick” is absolutely absurd. Just when you thought the whiskey community couldn’t get any weirder this shit pops up.
Thhe~you shared pro ~🙌