Chill Filtered

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.

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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...

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 ...

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 for bankruptcy, and the guys dive in...

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’s recently de-throned champ, EH Ta...

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 make the difference?

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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 excitement of ba...

<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 Heaven Hill...

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 messes) of parenting semi-destructive ch...

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 reflections. It’s fun, personal, an...

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 better with rare Scotch than inflatab...

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 Whiskey World News, Bryan shares a st...

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-growing excitement for the holidays....

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 and rising brand that is Dark Arts.

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 in the whiskey world.

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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 the Antique Collection? Maybe. Maybe ...

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 how wild the secondary market has be...

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 mean for future production. And fo...