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!