Chill Filtered

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...

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...