Chill Filtered

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan celebrate America with one of the most ambitious blending experiments in spirits history: Lost Lantern "United States of Bourbon" Cask Strength (Edition No. 1), bottled at a stout 122.9 proof! (Big thank-you to Randall from Off Topic Whiskey and Josh for the...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan return to the Emerald Isle to pour an allocated gem: the Gold Spot 13-Year "Generations Edition" Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (92 Proof)! (Huge shoutout to Rob A. for hooking up the pour, with assists from Lance and Bryan along the way!) Before diving into...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan keep the Baltimore rye double-header rolling after yesterday’s Patreon Drink-Along by cracking into an absolute unicorn from Sagamore Spirit’s finishing lab: the Sagamore Spirit Kingston Cider Cask Finish! (Huge shoutout to JPEG for helping secure this bottle...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan crack into one of the most anticipated releases of 2026: Jack Daniel's 14-Year Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 2), bottled at an uncut 117.6 proof! (Huge thank-you to Brian Duncan for hooking up the bottle!) Before getting to the pour, Bryan sends his empty bottle o...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan crack into one of the most talked-about allocated returns of the year: the brand-new Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak Bourbon (2026 Release) (massive shoutout to Brian Duncan for sharing the bottle!). Before diving into the pour, the guys reflect on the ori...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan dive into a bottle with one of the most unbelievable backstories in spirits history: the brand-new Bruichladdich 14-Year "Yellow Submarine [Reclassified]" (2026 Release)! Before getting to the glass, the guys talk Scotland vacation planning, Cole’s love of Pa...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan head down to the Heart of Dixie to crack into our very first pour from Alabama: the Dettling 1867 6-Year Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey (116.7 Proof) (huge shoutout to Patrick for the bottle split!). Before diving into the glass, the guys ce...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! This week, Cole and Bryan are thrilled to welcome back one of our all-time favorite guests—Nick Taylor, co-founder, master blender, and barrel seeker at Found North! We dive deep into the glass for the third and final installment of Found North’s acclaimed High Altitude series: Hell D...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! In this episode, Cole and Bryan pop the cork on one of the most celebrated modern Wild Turkey releases: the brand-new Russell's Reserve 13-Year Barrel Proof (45th Anniversary Edition)! Before getting into the glass, the guys talk batched freezer Old Fashioned recipes, sinking ice cube...

Welcome back to Chill Filtered, the podcast where we drink whiskey so you don't have to (but you probably should)! In this episode, Cole and Bryan crack open a special bottle sent over by 13th Colony Distilleries—their brand new Barrel Symphony: Composition No. 1! Before diving into the pour, the guys catch up on Bryan's recent raffle win (a 55-gallon barrel and distillery tour in Mesa), upcoming...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan dive into one of the most anticipated monster releases of the year: the Jack Daniel's Special Release (2026) Boiler Hill #1 Rye Whiskey. Clocking in at a towering 146.1 proof, this high-octane Tennessee rye officially charges straight into true hazmat territory. Before uncorking this heavyweight pour, the boys catch up on recent adventures and unexpected...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pull out a massive, highly anticipated release: the Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives: Gold Foil Edition. As a modern 16-year-old, 120-proof tribute to the legendary 1980s "Cheesy Gold Foil," this initial entry in the Archives series is ready to bring serious presence to the table. Before pouring and reviewing this brand-new release, the boys start off...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan get their hands on a very rare and highly anticipated release: the Bulleit 20-Year Rye. As a massive age statement for the brand, the boys are eager to see how two decades in the wood treats Bulleit's signature high-rye profile. Before sampling the whiskey, they catch up on life and casual debates, talking through the chaos of kids' birthday parties, sha...

This week on Chill Filtered, the boys are changing things up for a special one-off episode! Cole and Bryan are joined in the studio by their good friend Randall from the Off Topic Whiskey podcast for an episode packed with pure banter, laughs, and plenty of open bottles. Instead of the usual routine, this one is all about hanging out and sharing some great whiskey. They kick things off by tasting...

This week on Chill Filtered, the boys are celebrating Cole’s birthday the best way possible—by cracking open one of his top 10 pours of all time: the 2021 release of William Larue Weller (125.3 Proof). Before diving into this legendary wheated bourbon, they catch up on life, talking about surviving kids' birthday parties, recent camping trips, and Cole opens his birthday gifts from Bryan. From the...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan are thrilled to welcome a very special guest to the show: Allisa Henley, Master Distiller of AJ Bond Distillery! Together, they dive into a glass of the newly released AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey—Sazerac’s highly anticipated first entry into the Tennessee whiskey category. The conversation is a blast, covering a wide range of topics. The boys throw plenty...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour a rye whiskey that celebrates America: Rittenhouse 10-Year 250th Anniversary Edition. It's a special, allocated Bottled-in-Bond release celebrating the country's upcoming milestone while throwing back to the brand's historic roots.   Before jumping into the glass, the boys catch up on life, talking about swimming and navigating life with kids. They...

This week on Chill Filtered, it’s a celebration! The boys are marking Bryan’s birthday the only way they know how—by cracking into his absolute favorite Scotch: Bruichladdich 21-Year Single Malt. Before they get a taste of that legendary Islay malt, they catch up on a little bit of everything. They check out Bryan’s new podcast backdrop, break down Cole’s tragic, failed attempt at scoring that Pap...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan open up a bottle sent over by their YouTube pals from the Hello Again Whiskey Friends channel: a Silver Springs Sweet Rye 8-Year Single Barrel pick. Before diving into the glass, the boys discuss Cole’s high-stakes, upcoming mission to track down a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year. Will the whiskey gods smile upon him, or is he heading for heartbreak?...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan check out a unique new option from Preservation Distillery: their Preservation Estate Kentucky Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon. Before digging into the first sips, the boys cover a wide range of topics, laughing about dancing at weddings, sharing some scary dreams, and breaking down exactly what makes a pot still such a big deal in Nelson County compared t...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan get their hands on a very rare and seriously well-aged bottle out of Bardstown, Kentucky: the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-Year Bourbon. Before getting into the glass, the boys spend some time talking about kids, upcoming milestones, and a fascinating look at survivorship bias in the aging whiskey barrel scene—specifically, what it actually takes f...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan dive into an unexpected treat: a surprise sample sent directly from Thirteenth Colony Distilleries. They are cracking open the latest 2026 Hazmat Double Oaked Single Barrel Bourbon. Before digging into the high-proof pour, the boys catch up on recent whiskey opportunities in their respective cities and break down the literal and figurative anatomy of a h...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan have a true "inside track" pour—a bottle that isn't even officially in the wild yet. They are drinking the Abraham Bowman Special Release #26, an 11-year Rye from A. Smith Bowman. With this rare release being tied to a lottery that closes the very day this episode drops, the boys are eager to see if the juice lives up to the anticipation. Before the firs...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan finally get their hands on a bottle they feel like they’ve been waiting years to taste: the Buffalo Trace Single Oak Rye Bourbon #80. This is the much-anticipated follow-up to the legendary SOP #80, and the boys are beyond grateful to Sazerac for the opportunity to put it to the test. Before the main event, they take a moment to look back and compare thi...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan explore a special release from Sagamore Spirit: their 8-year Rye finished in Amontillado casks. It’s a sophisticated pour with a lot of character, and the boys spend some time breaking down why that specific sherry finish interacts the way it does with their rye. Before they crack the bottle, they warm up the conversation by chatting through some names i...