Chill Filtered

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan dive into a highly anticipated release from Thirteenth Colony Distilleries: their 2026 Cask Strength Bourbon. It’s a perennial favorite for fans of the brand, and the boys are ready to see how this year’s batch stacks up. Before they start sipping, they catch up on upcoming travels, sharing plans for future vacations and their thoughts on the Pacif...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan get their hands on a long-awaited release from Heaven Hill: an Elijah Craig 15-Year Single Barrel. After years of fans asking for more age-stated options, the boys finally see if this 15-year pour lives up to the hype. Before cracking the seal, the conversation takes a turn into the struggles of caffeine withdrawal, the hidden grip of sugar, and why Heav...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan take it back to 2016 to crack open what many consider one of the most legendary releases of all time: George T. Stagg (144.1 proof). Yeah… this one’s been a long time coming. Before diving into the pour, the boys get into AI-generated videos and music, some April Fools’ jokes that actually landed (and some that didn’t), and a great conversation on...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack into a Campbeltown gem: Springbank 10 Year Fino Sherry — a unique twist on a classic distillery profile. Before getting into the pour, the boys chat about Kansas travels, the dangerously deep world of espresso machines, and Cole’s recent funeral trip, bringing a mix of light and real-life moments before the whiskey starts flowing. On Whiskey...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour something pretty wild from Islay: Bruichladdich 4X + 18, a quadruple-distilled Scotch that definitely stands out from the crowd. Before getting into the pour, the boys talk about some recent blind tasting sessions, the excitement of Cole landing a Van Winkle purchase, and his latest attempt at trying to eat a little healthier (we’ll see how th...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour a rare-ish Texas bourbon that’s been getting some buzz: Still Austin Tanager. Before getting into the review, the boys chat about the ever-thrilling world of taxes, some fun blind tastings they’ve been doing, and the story behind Still Austin Whiskey Co. — including what makes the distillery stand out in the growing Texas whiskey scene. On Whi...

Four. Hundred. Episodes. Somehow, some way… we made it. For this massive milestone, Cole and Bryan are beyond honored to welcome Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace to celebrate Episode 400. Having Freddie join us for this one feels right — a true ambassador of bourbon, history, and hospitality sitting down to talk life and whiskey on a landmark episode. Of course, we couldn’t do 400 without pouring...

This week, Cole and Bryan pour a brand-new release from Thirteenth Colony Distilleries — their 113 Rye finished with maple wood spirals. It’s a unique twist on rye, and you know the boys are ready to see whether that maple influence plays nice… or tries to steal the whole show.   Before the review, they catch up on Cole’s exam results (big feelings, big energy) and take a nostalgic detour into how...

  This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour a Green River Barrel Proof Wheated Bourbon pick, clocking in at a healthy 124.2 proof. It’s bold, it’s wheated, and it’s ready for a proper breakdown.   Before they sip, the conversation drifts into the wild world of salespeople (the good, the bad, and the persistent) and the history behind the Green River Distilling Company, one of Kentucky’s qui...

On this episode, Cole and Bryan crack open a special release from Heaven Hill Distillery — the Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary Bourbon — and give it the attention a milestone bottle deserves… eventually.   Before the whiskey even hits the glass, the boys go deep on Cole’s latest exam attempt, the very real struggle of Afrin addiction, and the long, annoying road of getting over lingering colds. You k...

This episode is a straight-up whiskey nerd dream Cole and Bryan line up 7–8 different barrels from Buffalo Trace’s legendary Single Oak Project, including the highly hyped Barrel #80, and set out on a mission to answer the big question: Is Barrel #80 actually the best of the bunch?   As they work through the pours, the boys bounce between tasting, ranking, and laughing about psycho kids, The Simps...

This week, Cole and Bryan head straight to Islay for a dark, smoky, sherry-soaked treat — Kilchoman Loch Gorm (2021), an Islay Scotch fully matured in sherry butts and packed with bold flavor.   Before diving into the pour, the boys catch up on Bryan’s trip to Universal, Cole’s recent bourbon finds, and the very real (and very relatable) dream of having your kid be the favorite at daycare and scho...

This week, Cole and Bryan head to the Pacific Northwest with a seriously impressive pour from Woodinville, Washington — Woodinville 8yr 100% Rye Whiskey. It’s a high-age, all-rye release that’s been a long time coming, and the boys are more than ready to see what it’s all about.   Before diving into the glass, they warm things up with talk of trips without kids, the eternal debate between Cuban sa...

It’s that time again. 🎉🥃 Welcome to the 2025 Chillies Awards Show — our annual end-of-year celebration where Cole and Bryan crown their favorite whiskeys of the year and crack open some of their favorite pours to mark the occasion.   There’s no history segment, no Whiskey World News, and no “What Whiskey Would You Choose?” this week. This episode is all about vibes, reflections, and handing out...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour something they’ve been itching to spend real time with: Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series — Warehouse G (The Owl). It’s a Beam experiment with serious intent behind it, but before they even lift the glass, the conversation wanders in true Chill Filtered fashion. They kick things off talking New Year’s vibes, the chaos (and joy) of tacos dropping, and...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack into a big, bold new release from Jack Daniel’s — Tanyard Hill Rye, coming in hot at 138.3 proof. But before the fire hits the glass, the boys rewind a bit, talking Christmas recap, standout gifts, and all the good, chaotic fun that comes with time spent with family. Once it’s time to sip, they dive into what makes Tanyard Hill Rye such a fascinati...

It’s Chill Filtered’s 2025 Christmas Episode, and the boys go all out. Cole and Bryan sit down with the entire lineup of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, sipping through every pour while soaking in the holiday spirit. Between glasses, they crack open an incredible stack of presents sent in by listeners, and once again, they’re completely floored by the generosity of this community. This year...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack into a Campbeltown classic: Springbank 12 Year Cask Strength (2025) — a release that never fails to get whiskey nerds buzzing. Before the first sip, the conversation wanders through Cole’s Disney World adventures with the family, a little nostalgic detour into ’90s bands like the Toadies, and a deep dive into what makes Springbank 12 CS such...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour something serious — Knob Creek 21 Year Bourbon. Before diving into a whiskey with an age statement that would’ve seemed impossible not that long ago, the conversation wanders through Sylvia Plath, mental health, meaningful numbers, and eventually circles back to how (and why) ultra-aged bourbon is making a confident return. Once the glasses ar...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan are joined by one of their all-time favorite guests — and his brother (for the first time!) — Nick and Zach Taylor from Found North! The guys are on the podcast to celebrate and represent their brand-new release, Found North Snow Day — an email-list-only drop that was announced the very same day this episode goes live. Talk about timing… Nick dives...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour a brand-new release from the James B. Beam Distillery: Booker’s The Reserves (2025) — an adventurous Kentucky bourbon finished in tequila barrels. Before diving in, the boys talk through the upcoming Christmas episode and Secret Sampla, share adorable stories where Emma says “hi” to seemingly everyone, and kick around the idea of a New Orleans...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan sip a well-aged bourbon out of Bardstown, Kentucky: Penelope Estate Collection Founder’s Reserve 13-Year Bourbon. Before digging into the pour, they chat about old wedding planning memories, hard ciders, and why 13 might just be the luckiest aging number in bourbon.   On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads an article about Jack Daniel’s bringing back t...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a hot new release from Woodford Reserve — the latest Distiller’s Select: Cask Strength Rye. Before diving into the pour, the boys get into Halloween plans, chat about their Driftless Glen “Songle Barrel”, and even take a little trip to Petersburg, Virginia. On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares a story about Sazerac Barrel Select offering...