Chill Filtered

Does Adam's one time, "fine whiskey" of choice still hold the same spot for him today? It's our St. Patrick's Day episode, so we're drinking the best selling Irish whiskey in the wold. Cole's dealing with a cold, and Adam is coming off a great story slam night. The boys had a good time with this one, and have a few laughs. Music by Larry Hill www.chillfiltered.com   www.patreon.com/chillfiltered w...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, the boys drink a revived bourbon brand, David Nicholson Reserve. They talk life updates, special bottles, Newsies, NDPs (once again) and Stitzel Weller. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about a big name brewer getting into the whiskey business. Join Adam and Cole as they drink this Kentucky Straight Bourbon on this fun episode of Chill Filtered. ...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole drink a somewhat rare American whiskey: Willett Family Estate 4yr Rye. The boys talk inebriation, anxiety, work deadlines, "church splits", Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, the "Big 13" list of distilling producers and rare "gift shop bottles". And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about corks and their whiskey antiquity. Join the boys to fin...

Bad news buckaroos, Adam has been sick and we weren't able to get an episode recorded this week. But that's why we have a bank of unreleased episodes for you! Every now and then we will have a "Limited Release" episode that will be unlike our normal episodes. These might feature a special guest, a tour of a distillery, or any number of things we don't normally do. This episode features Ryan Haack...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole drink a favorite of both of theirs: Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye. They talk depression, quitting smoking, the Grand Canyon, the history of Buffalo Trace Distillery and Bourbon Pompeii. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article on marketing whiskey to women. Have a listen and see why the boys think this rye is always worth keeping on the s...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole drink a special barrel-pick whiskey from Four Roses. Specifically their Single Barrel - Barrel Strength Bourbon (OESQ). The boys talk audio updates, Disney World liquor, mash bills, yeast strains, and Four Roses history. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about investing in whiskey bottles. Join Adam and Cole to see what makes a barrel...

On this special episode of Chill Filtered, the boys (for the first time long distance) drink a Michigan brewery's whiskey: New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon. They talk polar vortex, Phoenix Arizona, Cole's new job, distilling breweries, reusing barrels, and bourbon pairings. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about one journalist's high opinion on pot stills. Have a listen and see what...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole drink a true unicorn bourbon, Colonel E.H. Taylor - Cured Oak. They talk about Cole finishing school, bonuses at work, E.H. Taylor special releases, barrel oak "curing" and whiskey proofs. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about whiskey stones and their alternative uses. Join the boys to find out what makes a "unicorn" and what they e...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, the boys drink a celebrity inspired bourbon, Wild Turkey Longbranch. They talk finals week, mistakes at work, Mesquite filtering, Matthew McConaughey, and some distiller legends. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about a new distillery in an unlikely location. Join the boys to find out what Mesquite filtering can do to a bourbon and what Adam and C...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, the boys drink a familiar brand with a special bottling, Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye. They talk upcoming potential changes in the podcast format, bad dreams, Canada, monarchies, Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible and raspberries. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about Elon Musk and whiskey/podcast abstinence (stinks for him!). Have a listen and find...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, the boys sip a trusty Kentucky whiskey, Willett Pot Still Bourbon. They talk concerts, radio contests, Willett Family Estate, long term NDP-status, and childhood hormones. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about Ireland's first rye-based whiskey. Join Adam and Cole to see what they think of this Kentucky bourbon and have a great time listening alon...

On this New Years Eve episode of Chill Filtered, the boys try a very rare and special Highland Scotch, Macallan Edition No. 1. They talk the future of the podcast, New Years Eve traditions, the Macallan secondary market, barrel sizes, and sherry butts. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about the shortage of Conor McGregor's whiskey. Have a listen to see what Adam and Cole think of "...

It's Christmas! On this Christmas episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole drink a very special whiskey, Little Book Chapter Two - Noe Simple Task. The boys talk gift-giving, socks, the magic of Disney, Jim Beam history and blended American whiskeys. They also exchange some fun Christmas gifts. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article on festive whiskeys for the holiday season. See how fit...

On this fun episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole drink a local-to-Madison (home of the podcast) whiskey, Yahara Bay Limited Release 10 Year. The boys talk college exams, story-telling, Christmas festivities, microdistilleries, and cough syrup nightmares. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about some great Christmas gifts to get for whiskey-friends. Check out this episode to find...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, the boys taste a rye whiskey with a huge following: Kentucky Owl Rye - 11 Year Batch #2. Adam and Cole talk about profitable side hustles, beer, "cult status" whiskeys, vintage pricing differences and green rye labels. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about the best every day bourbons. Join the boys for this episode to find out whether or not they...

 On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole try one of the most award winning bourbons of all time, William Larue Weller (2015 vintage). They talk about moving cities, rough Madison weather changes, and three huge names in whiskey (Stitzel-Weller, Van Winkle, and Jim Murray). And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about the American whiskey boom compared to that of other whiskies a...

Cole's already looking at apartments, and looking into what Phoenix is all about. Cole has a really busy December, and we need to figure out the logistics of how we are going to keep Chill Filtered going. The boys talk a bit about what they love about Thanksgiving, and then get to the whiskey. And during Whiskey World News we find out if the world needs a 50 year old bourbon.   Music by Larry Hill...

On this episode Cole and Adam are talking about Cole's upcoming move. The boys are drinking a great Irish whiskey and giving it a rating, as usual. During Whiskey World News, we're featuring a whiskey advent calendar that you can get, if you're lucky. Music by Larry Hill www.chillfiltered.com   www.patreon.com/chillfiltered www.whiskeygoals.com  

This episode features a very special whiskey that you'll have to spend over $1,000 to get your hands on. Adam and Cole, as always, are talking whiskey, but Cole also has an announcement. We don't want to give away too much about this episode here in the show notes, you'll just have to listen to the show. Music by Larry Hill www.chillfiltered.com   www.patreon.com/chillfiltered www.whiskeygoals.com...

Dave Pickerell, the legendary master distiller behind Whistlepig, Blackened, and more has passed away. Adam and Cole use this episode as a tribute to the man who has inspired countless passionate whiskey lovers to learn more about the craft. They also taste a couple of the whiskies that Dave was behind.  www.chillfiltered.com   www.patreon.com/chillfiltered www.whiskeygoals.com  

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole take on High West Distillery's Rendezvous Rye. They argue extensively about audio lag before talking job offers, non-distilling producers, straight blends, Utah, biochemistry and cool-looking bottles. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about an interesting peanut butter whiskey. See how "dropping a cube" seemingly changes viscosity and...

This episode of Chill Filtered is part of the often discussed, "lost epsiodes" of the podcast. Cole and I were very busy this week, and it was hard to get together to record a new episode. So, you get one of our very first test episodes where we drank Yamazaki 12. We will be back next week with a fresh new episode for you featuing Rendezvous Rye from High West. www.chillfiltered.com   www.patreon....

On this very special episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole try out Cole's favorite whiskey of all time: Eagle Rare 17 (2015). Cole tells the whole story of how he fell in love with Eagle Rare 17 which led to his deep love for whiskey altogether. Also listen as Adam pulls a fast one on Cole with his treasured bourbon. And on Whiskey World News, they talk about a bottle that honors a Tennessee wh...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole venture to a classic Highland scotch: Glenmorangie 18 Yr. They talk personal drinking limits, live-streaming, partial barrel finishes,  and other comparable scotches. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads two articles on pop culture-related endorsements on whiskeys. Find out how "dropping a cube" of ice significantly changes things for Cole and for...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Adam and Cole do their first blind tasting, comparing Colonel EH Taylor's Small Batch and Single Barrel bottles. They put each pour side by side and determine which is better (and find out if the price difference makes either bottle more worth it?). The boys talk weddings, epic bottle trades, vacations, what makes a "Small Batch" whiskey, and how to do a blind ta...