Four. Hundred. Episodes.

Somehow, some way… we made it.

For this massive milestone, Cole and Bryan are beyond honored to welcome Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace to celebrate Episode 400. Having Freddie join us for this one feels right — a true ambassador of bourbon, history, and hospitality sitting down to talk life and whiskey on a landmark episode.

Of course, we couldn’t do 400 without pouring something special. The boys crack into some absolute heavy hitters — think Pappy and George T. Stagg — but what starts as a celebration of big bottles quickly becomes something deeper.

This episode turns into an honest, thoughtful conversation about life, legacy, whiskey, and the relationships that really matter. It’s reflective. It’s meaningful. It’s the kind of episode that reminds us why we started this podcast in the first place.

No Whiskey World News. No “What Whiskey Would You Choose?”

Just good people, great whiskey, and a moment to appreciate 400 episodes of Chill Filtered. 🥃

We couldn’t have done it without you.

This week, Cole and Bryan pour a brand-new release from Thirteenth Colony Distilleries — their 113 Rye finished with maple wood spirals. It’s a unique twist on rye, and you know the boys are ready to see whether that maple influence plays nice… or tries to steal the whole show.

Before the review, they catch up on Cole’s exam results (big feelings, big energy) and take a nostalgic detour into how college applications went back in the day — stress, strategy, and all.

On Whiskey World News, Bryan talks about the new King of Kentucky small batch release and shares some fun facts as Chill Filtered gears up for a major milestone: Episode 400 is next week. Yeah… four hundred. Wild.

And for “What Whiskey Would You Choose?”, Bryan throws out a big one:

Who would be the ultimate guest for Chill Filtered’s 400th episode?

New rye, big milestones, and just a little maple magic — it’s another fun one. Pour something nice and hang with us. 🥃🍁

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour a Green River Barrel Proof Wheated Bourbon pick, clocking in at a healthy 124.2 proof. It’s bold, it’s wheated, and it’s ready for a proper breakdown.

Before they sip, the conversation drifts into the wild world of salespeople (the good, the bad, and the persistent) and the history behind the Green River Distilling Company, one of Kentucky’s quieter comeback stories.

On Whiskey World News, Bryan shares updates on Kirin potentially selling Four Roses and details about the new A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength lottery — two headlines that definitely have whiskey fans paying attention.

And for “What Whiskey Would You Choose?”, the boys keep it cocktail-focused:

What kind of bitters are your go-to for an Old Fashioned?

High proof, industry shakeups, and a little bitters debate to round it out — grab a glass and hang with us. 🥃