Chill Filtered

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour the newest release from Found North — Goldfinch (First Flight). Before diving in, they talk about old episodes, healthy boundaries when it comes to alcoholism, and what makes Canadian whisky so unique in the whiskey world.   On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about Jack Daniel’s newest special release: Tanyard Hill Rye.   And on What Whiskey W...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a brand-new release from Bardstown Bourbon Company — Discovery Series #13, a Kentucky straight bourbon made from four unique components. Before diving into the pour, the boys chat about anniversaries, hurricanes, and what having a blending identity can do for a whiskey brand. On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about the big Buffalo Trace...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan go peaty with a pour of Octomore 14.2 from Bruichladdich Distillery. Before sipping, they chat about recent whiskey pickups, YouTube channels they’ve been into lately, and dive deep into a discussion on phenols.   On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares the scoop on big upcoming releases from Heaven Hill Brands.   And on What Whiskey Would You Choose?,...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan finally crack into a pour they’ve been waiting on since it was first announced: Eagle Rare 12 Year. Before sipping, they relive the fun and highlights from their 2025 listener meetup in Wisconsin. On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares some of the coolest upcoming whiskey releases hitting the market. And on What Whiskey Would You Choose?, the boys ask...

Fun episode with the Whiskey Shaman this week. A little off our typical format, but we enjoyed every moment!

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan open a rare new release from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep: Beacon. Before diving in, they talk about the upcoming listener meetup and explore the history of Wild Turkey before and after Campari ownership. On Whiskey World News, Bryan covers Buffalo Trace’s Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes, raising funds for St. Jude Children’s...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour something big: Barrell Decade, a hazmat Canadian blend with a minimum age of 20 years. It’s high in age, high in proof, and sure to spark some conversation. Before the tasting, they chat about Emma finally walking, Bryan’s meaningful bourbon score, and dive into the history of American vs. Canadian whiskey rules. On Whiskey World News, Bryan c...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack into the latest single barrel release from Jack Daniel’s: the Toasted Heritage Barrel Single Barrel. Before the pour, they catch up on Emma’s new molars, Cole’s recent exam results, and dive into the history of Jack Daniel’s Heritage Barrel line. On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about a Guinness World Record holder with the wildest whiskey...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour something extra special from the James B. Beam Distillery: Hardin’s Creek Jacob’s Well (Second Release). At over 17 years old, this whiskey has the boys intrigued as they taste it for the very first time.   Before sipping, they catch up on Cole’s recent vacation, Bryan’s daughter not quite ready to walk it up, and dive into a little background on Ja...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open two big pours from Thirteenth Colony — a HAZMAT Double Oaked Single Barrel and the brand-new 2025 Cask Strength Southern Rye Whiskey. Before diving in, the guys chat about bottles, movies, and the never-ending Pixel vs. iPhone debate. On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares an email about A. Smith Bowman’s newest Abraham Bowman release, this time...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour not one, but two great whiskeys from Michter’s — the always-anticipated Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon and the historic Bomberger’s PFG. Between sips, they catch up on life and dig into the fascinating backgrounds of both Michter’s and Bomberger’s, tracing their roots and legacies in American whiskey. On Whiskey World News, Bryan covers the developing st...

This week on Chill Filtered, Bryan is out recovering from surgery, but Cole brings in a very special guest — Randall, The Whiskey Shaman himself! The two talk life, spirituality, and (of course) a whole lotta Wild Turkey. Why? Because the featured pour is an epic 1983 Wild Turkey 101, straight from a vintage decanter.   On Whiskey World News, Randall reads about a Central Texas distillery filing f...

This episode of Chill Filtered is something special. Bryan brings out his favorite whiskey of all time — Parker’s Heritage 10th Edition: 24 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It's ultra-aged, it’s pre-fire Heaven Hill, and it just might be a straight-up legend. Before the pour, the boys catch up on life and whiskey. But after tasting it, they line up the heavyweight matchup: Bryan’s favorite vs. Cole...

This week on Chill Filtered, the listeners voted — and Cole and Bryan delivered. The pour? A double feature from Crowded Barrel Whiskey Company in Texas: Eleanor (Batch 17) Porto Finished Bourbon — A & B. Two nearly identical bourbons with just one difference — one was distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and the other in Bardstown, Kentucky. Same finish, same specs — but will the origin state...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a pour that’s been on a lot of whiskey lovers’ radars lately — Russell's Reserve 13yr (Batch 6) from Wild Turkey Distillery. It’s a newly released, well-aged bourbon that promises to stir up plenty of conversation. Before diving into the pour, the boys catch up on life’s little ups and downs — from eyelid styes (seriously, ouch) to the excitem...

<span;>This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a pour that’s got them seriously intrigued: Hughes Bros. Belle of Bedford Rye, a high-aged (and likely cask strength) rye that revives a historic Pennsylvania brand. <span;>Before they sip this rye revival, the boys get into all kinds of tangents — from how weird Instagram feeds have been lately to dreaming about pre-fire He...

We had a blast with Nick Taylor from Found North this week. We drank the upcoming Hell Diver (2025) and see what makes it different from the First Flight. No Whiskey World News or "What Whiskey Would You Choose?" this week, but there's a lot of fun stories and whiskey blending fun along the way!

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack into one of the most sought-after bourbons around: William Larue Weller from the 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. It’s a heavy hitter and a perfect pour for a big episode. Before diving into WLW, Cole finally opens a long-held treasure live on the podcast — EH Taylor Seasoned Wood — and the boys catch up on life, including the joys (and messe...

This week on Chill Filtered, it’s Bryan’s birthday, and the celebration calls for something truly special: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon — the 2017 release. It’s a pour worthy of the occasion, and Bryan even gets to open up a pretty awesome birthday gift on air. Before sipping, Cole and Bryan chat about dating apps, the famous marshmallow experiment in child psychology, and a few classic birthday...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a true unicorn pour: Bruichladdich Black Art 8.1, a mysterious and majestic 26-year-old unpeated Islay single malt. With no cask details disclosed, this one’s all about the magic of taste and time. Before diving in, the boys shout out some incredible listeners, talk whiskey auctions, and laugh about kids’ birthday parties—because what pairs be...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open Batch 13 of Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof, one of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s boldest and most beloved releases. It’s barrel strength, full flavor, and classic Taylor goodness. Before the sip, the boys talk life updates, upcoming birthday gifts, and revisit the history of the EHTBP line, including what makes each batch so sought-after. On Wh...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan finally crack open a pour that’s been on their wishlist for a while: Heaven Hill’s Heritage Collection 19-Year Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. It’s a pricey and highly praised bottle—and neither of them has tried it until now.   Before diving in, the boys catch up on life with classic tangents about Bush’s Beans, BuffTurkey shenanigans, and their ever-g...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour a 13-year Single Barrel Rye pick from Dark Arts Whiskey House—a bold and intriguing dram with a story behind it. Before the sip, the boys catch up on life, shout out their good friend and content creator Your Drinking Buddy (find him on YouTube), and chat about Cole’s recent fitness goals. They also dig into the background of the experimental...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan sip the newly released 2025 edition of Bourye from High West Distillery — a unique blend of bourbon and rye with a cult following. But before the pour, they cover some essential ground: Cole’s hilariously bad haircut, the magic of Marg-Moritas (Margaritas made by friend-of-the-pod Bryce Morita), and the fascinating history behind High West’s rise i...