This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan are thrilled to welcome a very special guest to the show: Allisa Henley, Master Distiller of AJ Bond Distillery! Together, they dive into a glass of the newly released AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey—Sazerac’s highly anticipated first entry into the Tennessee whiskey category.

The conversation is a blast, covering a wide range of topics. The boys throw plenty of questions Allisa's way, hitting everything from deep, technical distilling science to fun, lighthearted Tennessee trivia. They also spend some time breaking down the famous Lincoln County Process and exploring what makes this unique pot and column still blend stand out on the shelf.

We are skipping our usual Whiskey World News and “What Whiskey Would You Choose?” segments this week to give our full attention to Allisa, and it is absolutely worth the watch or listen.

Grab a pour of your favorite Tennessee spirit and join us for an incredible interview! 🥃✨

This week on Chill Filtered, Cole and Bryan pour a rye whiskey that celebrates America: Rittenhouse 10-Year 250th Anniversary Edition. It's a special, allocated Bottled-in-Bond release celebrating the country's upcoming milestone while throwing back to the brand's historic roots.

Before jumping into the glass, the boys catch up on life, talking about swimming and navigating life with kids. They also dive into a bit of whiskey history, exploring the fascinating shift of how classic ryes evolved from being physically distilled in Pennsylvania to honoring Pennsylvania heritage while being produced down in Kentucky.

On Whiskey World News, Bryan reads an article about an incredibly ambitious project from independent bottler Lost Lantern: their "United States of Bourbon" release, which features a single blend composed of straight bourbon whiskies sourced from all 50 states.

And for “What Whiskey Would You Choose?”, the boys talk barrel finishes:What is your absolute favorite finishing cask type for whiskey?

A patriotic decade-aged rye, some cross-country blending news, and a deep dive into finishes—pour a dram and join us! 🥃🇺🇸

This week on Chill Filtered, it’s a celebration! The boys are marking Bryan’s birthday the only way they know how—by cracking into his absolute favorite Scotch: Bruichladdich 21-Year Single Malt.

Before they get a taste of that legendary Islay malt, they catch up on a little bit of everything. They check out Bryan’s new podcast backdrop, break down Cole’s tragic, failed attempt at scoring that Pappy 23 (pour one out for the hunt), and somehow get into a conversation about Russian dances at weddings. Plus, Bryan gets to open his birthday gift from Cole before they dive into the history of Bruichladdich’s famous 2001 revival, explaining exactly why a 21-year age statement is such a massive milestone for the distillery's modern era.

On Whiskey World News, Bryan highlights a massive new drop for Wild Turkey fans: a special Russell's Reserve 13-Year release that honors master distiller Eddie Russell.

And for “What Whiskey Would You Choose?”, the boys keep the birthday boy's Scotch theme going with a fundamental dividing line:

Is your all-time favorite Scotch smoky or not smoky?

A milestone bottle for a birthday episode, a few laughs, and a classic Islay debate—pour something special and celebrate with us! 🥃🎂