On this special episode of Chill Filtered, with Bryan on his last week of paternity leave, Cole is joined by Mia Albaugh, VP of Fruge Companies. Together, they explore the unique J.T. Meleck Louisiana Rice Whiskey, a 100% rice whiskey aged in charred oak casks.

Mia, who handles a lot of the marketing (among other things) for J.T. Meleck, brings her passion for rice and rice whiskey to the conversation, making this episode a lively and informative experience. Cole interviews Mia about the origins of Fruge Spirits and J.T. Meleck Whiskey, and delves into the story behind their rice whiskey. Mia shares the fascinating journey of how their innovative rice whiskey came to be, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at this unique spirit.

We were super grateful to have Mia on this episode. Tune in for an engaging discussion, insights into the world of rice whiskey, and the vibrant energy Mia brings to the podcast!

On this episode of Chill Filtered, with Bryan still on paternity leave, Cole is joined by guest co-host and long-time listener Ben Klepzig. They dive into a unique peated single malt from Washington State, Westland Solum (Edition 2).

Before sipping, the duo chats about Ben's new job, life updates, and delve into the fascinating background of Westland Distillery.

In the Whiskey World News segment, Ben reads a thought-provoking blog post about the true significance of big whiskey competitions.

On "What Whiskey Would You Choose?", Ben asks: What is your favorite distillery that you can make a day-trip drive to?

Join Cole and Ben for a fun and informative episode of Chill Filtered, packed with whiskey insights, personal stories, and a whole lot of camaraderie. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy the journey!

Welcome to a special episode of Chill Filtered! With Bryan on paternity leave, Cole is joined by a very special guest: Colonel John O. Hughes from Embellish Podcast. This week is filled with unique moments as Cole presents John with his certificate of being commissioned a Kentucky Colonel, a prestigious honor in the bourbon world. For this episode, they indulge in the pour of Michter's 10yr Bourbon (24A). Before diving into their tasting session, the conversation meanders through exciting topics like welcoming new babies, the timeless appeal of James Bond, and John's memorable experience with Michter's Celebration. In the Whiskey World News segment, John shares an intriguing article about whiskeys with a cult following, adding depth to their discussion about what makes certain bottles so coveted. On 'What Whiskey Would You Choose?', John poses a thought-provoking question: What is your cult-following whiskey? Join Cole and John for an engaging and heartfelt episode of Chill Filtered. Whether you're here for the bourbon insights, the camaraderie, or just a good time, this episode has something for everyone. Pour yourself a glass and enjoy!

Welcome to a very special episode of Chill Filtered! This week, we celebrate Bryan's last episode before his paternity leave as he prepares for the arrival of his daughter. To mark the occasion, Cole and Bryan are sipping on a pour from one of their favorite producers: Found North Batch 009. Before diving into the tasting, they discuss the excitement of the upcoming baby and explore FONDIA (Fear Of Never Drinking It Again), where the fear of opening or finishing off certain bottles looms large for Cole but not so much for Bryan. In the Whiskey World News segment, Bryan provides a Matt Madness update. On 'What Whiskey Would You Choose?', Bryan asks: Have you ever had a whiskey disaster strike you or your friends? Tune in to hear their stories and share in the fun. Pour yourself a glass and join Cole and Bryan for a heartfelt and memorable episode of Chill Filtered!

Welcome to another exciting episode of Chill Filtered! This week, Cole and Bryan sip on Knob Creek 10yr Rye, delving into Knob Creek's oldest standard rye option. Before they get to the tasting, they open Bryan's birthday present and chat about Cole's near-miss with a bottle of George T. Stagg and the history of Knob Creek ryes.

In the Whiskey World News segment, Bryan reads about the r/bourbon Reddit single barrel program, providing listeners with a detailed description of this unique community initiative.

On 'What Whiskey Would You Choose?', Bryan poses a celebratory question: What whiskey in your collection would be your birthday pour? Tune in to hear their special picks and more.

Pour yourself a glass and join Cole and Bryan for another entertaining and insightful episode of Chill Filtered!