Chill Filtered

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...

This week on Chill Filtered, Bryan is back from New Zealand and he's got stories to tell. Before diving into the pour, the boys catch up on everything from what “BuffTurkey” really means to how they successfully recovered their Instagram account after a hacking attempt. On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares a curious (and possibly real?) article about a new BTAC bottle. Is Buffalo Trace adding to th...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a pour from Rabbit Hole Distillery— Heigold Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon. Before diving into the pour, they catch up on life and chat about the background and rise of Rabbit Hole in the Louisville whiskey scene. On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about another Van Winkle bourbon setting new auction records, and the boys marvel at just h...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a special wheated bourbon release from Heaven Hill Distillery. Before diving into the pour, the guys cover everything from the imaginary monsters kids come up with to the story of John E. Fitzgerald and his sneaky place in bourbon history. On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares the latest update on the recent Buffalo Trace flood and what it could...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan are joined by a special guest — Beau Beckman of Hogshead, a company specializing in online brokering of whiskey barrels from a variety of distilleries. The guys dive deep into Beau’s background, including his time working with the Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select Program, and swap stories about barrel picks, whiskey profiles, and those classic Ji...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a brand-new release out of Lynchburg, Tennessee: Jack Daniel’s 14-Year (Batch 01). It’s a long-aged Tennessee whiskey that has people talking, and the boys are ready to dive in. Before sipping, they catch up on life—chatting daddy-daughter dates, camping stories, cats, broken toes, and of course, a bit of Jack Daniel’s history. On Whiske...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a fresh batch from one of their favorite whiskey makers: Found North Batch 011. But before diving into the dram, they take a detour into March Madness, reminisce about sports memories, and somehow find themselves talking about Gwen Stefani. (Because why not?) On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about Glenrothes’ oldest whiskey yet—and why...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan sip on a limited edition Tennessee Whiskey from Nearest Green Distillery: Uncle Nearest 777 Anniversary Blend "The Lost Chapter."   Before diving into this special pour, they chat about Hot Rod, home workouts, and the fascinating history of Nathan "Nearest" Green and the Nearest Green Distillery.   On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about yet anoth...

On this milestone episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan celebrate their 350th episode with a special on-site interview at A. Smith Bowman Distillery! They sit down with distiller David Bock to talk all things Abraham Bowman - American Oak and A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength (Batch 4).   With plenty of great questions and David’s expert insight, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes whisk...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan dive into an unpeated Campbeltown Scotch: Hazelburn Sherry Wood 15yr (2022). Before sipping, they chat about Paul Rudd, vasectomies, Paris, and the rich history of Springbank Distillery. On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares some surprising Jack Daniel’s facts—courtesy of our friend Patrick—that you probably haven’t heard before. And for What Whiskey...

  On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan sip on a unique bourbon finished with toasted maple staves: Thirteenth Colony 113 Bourbon (2024). Before diving into the pour, they talk about OMC, dream about opening their all-time favorite bottles, and dig into the background of Thirteenth Colony Distillery. On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about the controversy surrounding potential English...

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryann dive into a special pour from Wild Turkey Distillery: Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse - Camp Nelson B. This limited release comes from barrels aged in one unique rickhouse on the Wild Turkey property, and the guys are ready to see how it stacks up.   Before sipping, they talk potential Matt Madness rumblings, their appreciation for Taco Bell, and div...

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan crack open a fresh release from Bardstown Bourbon Company: Discovery Series Batch 12. Before sipping, they dive into whiskey hunting adventures, the hype around Jack Daniel’s 14yr, the unique distilling process at Woodford Reserve, and Cole’s history of making some wild moves over the years. On Whiskey World News, Bryan covers the recent rickhouse...

This episode of Chill Filtered took a little turn, and we’re rolling with it! Cole and Bryan switch things up to drink Found North’s latest release from their High Altitude Series: Peregrine (2024)—the follow-up to last year’s Peregrine First Flight. Before diving into this exciting whiskey, they chat about cameras, funerals, and—because why not—fart noises. On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads an a...

In this special episode of The Chill Filtered Podcast, Cole is out, but Bryan is holding down the fort with a unique guest—The Whiskey Shaman! This episode takes a detour from the usual whiskey talk, diving into the world of Texas whiskey, BBQ, and a few questionable decisions being made by distilleries down south. Bryan works his way through a flight of Texas whiskeys while chatting with The Whis...