Episode 308: Kings County Distillery Interview with Colin Spoelman

Welcome to a special one-off interview episode of Chill Filtered! This week, Cole and Bryan are joined by Colin Spoelman, the co-founder and distiller of King's County Distillery, for an exclusive tasting and conversation. Together, they explore the rich profiles of King's County Distillery's bourbons, including their blended bourbon, straight bourbon, and peated bourbon.

In this in-depth interview, Colin shares his insights into the craft of distilling, the journey of establishing King's County Distillery, and the unique qualities that make their bourbons stand out. He also discusses his new book, The Bourbon Drinker's Companion, offering listeners a glimpse into the world of bourbon through the eyes of a master distiller.

Tune in for an engaging and informative episode filled with whiskey wisdom, fascinating stories, and, of course, exceptional bourbon. Pour yourself a glass and join Cole and Bryan for this unforgettable conversation on Chill Filtered!

Intro: (00:00)
Kings County Background & History: (1:57)
Blended Bourbon Tasting: (20:04)
Straight Bourbon Tasting: (35:20)
Peated Bourbon Tasting: (57:21)
The Bourbon Drinker’s Companion: (1:05:00)
Empire Rye Classification: (1:15:23)
Closing Out: (1:25:24)