Chill Filtered

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?, the boys ask: Which type of Scotch do you prefer — ex-bourbon or sherry matured?

 

A peated dram, nerdy phenol talk, and some major whiskey news — this one’s smoky in the best way.

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 a meta question: If the podcast wasn’t called “Chill Filtered,” what should we have named it?

A long-awaited pour, meetup stories, whiskey release buzz, and a little podcast what-if — this episode covers it all.

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 Research Hospital.

And on What Whiskey Would You Choose?, things take a techy turn with the question: Do you use iPhone or Android?

A special pour, whiskey history, big news, and a phone debate — this one’s got a little bit of everything.

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 covers the story of Buffalo Trace hitting the road on tour.

And on What Whiskey Would You Choose?, the question is: What’s your favorite American Single Malt?

A hazmat pour, a milestone moment, and some whiskey history — this episode packs a punch.

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 collection you’ve ever heard of.

And on What Whiskey Would You Choose?, the big question is: Which distillery is the best — Heaven Hill, Maker’s Mark, or Buffalo Trace?

Another fun pour, some personal updates, whiskey history, and a big distillery showdown — this one has it all.

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 Jacob Beam himself.

 

On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads about Buffalo Trace Distillery adding a restaurant to their Frankfort site.

 

And on What Whiskey Would You Choose?, Bryan poses the question: Buffalo Trace or Jack Daniel’s — which distillery do you pick?

 

A rare pour, family stories, bourbon history, and a major distillery showdown — it’s all here.

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 finished with Hungarian Oak. And on What Whiskey Would You Choose?, Bryan asks: Which distillery do you choose — Four Roses or Heaven Hill? Two powerhouse pours, tech talk, a fresh Bowman drop, and a tough distillery showdown — this one’s packed.

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 story around Uncle Nearest’s lawsuit and what it could mean for the brand. And on "What Whiskey Would You Choose?", the guys debate:
James B. Beam Distillery or Maker’s Mark Distillery — which one are you choosing?

Two pours, one big lawsuit, and a bourbon battle for the ages.