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   S1 · E13 · 14 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

   "It's Jack-ening all over again! " A fireside chat with the Jack Daniels Brand Ambassador Andy Tsai and co hosted with Gloucester Lane aka Jacob

   Finally getting a sit down with the legend that graced us for all our Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve Barrel Picks, the man that is driving Australia's connection to Lynchburg, one sip at a time. But if you don't know him from that he was also on the iconic episode of Whiskefy "The Jack Off: The Extra Blessing" where we tasted 12 Jack Daniels Barrel Strengths blind to pick the winner ... MR ANDY TSAI. We sit and shoot the shit about all things new with Jack Daniels, a lot more brand events for the people that hold Jack Daniels to the highest standard and talk about it every day - the true…

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   S1 · E12 · 11 Dec 2025 · 53 min

   Whipper Snapper - The Spirit of Exploration with Jimmy Mckeown

   This week on Non Chill Filtered, Jez sat down with Jimmy Mckeown, the founder of Whipper Snapper Distillery, one of the OG pioneers of Corn Based Distillate in Australia. He takes us through the history of Whipper Snapper, early days of crowd funding a seed round at a barbeque to taking home awards on an international stage. We chat all things distillery, the amazing charity work for veterans that Whipper Snapper host, core and boujee releases plus everything upcoming so it really lifts the lid on what is to come from this small Perth distillery. Hope you guys enjoy this episode! Make sure…

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   E11 · 30 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 30 min

   Farming Better Whisky with Rhianna Lucas - Makers Mark Diplomat Australia & New Zealand

   We are back for another week in the Whiskefy's Dram Cave - I called up my good friend Rhi to share a dram and talk all things Makers Mark hours before she set off to the other side of the world. Of course we had to chat about the latest releases including Star Hill Farm (you can catch my review on the Whiskefy socials) and break down what it means to have Regenerative Farming Practices at a distillery. We dive head first into her background as a bartender and we uncover some of her favourite drops in the rapid fire section. So much to unpack so you know you want to sit down with a glass of…

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   E10 · 3 Sep 2025 · 52 min

   Give Em' The 🦃 ft. David Jennings aka. RareBird101

   As we bring on the new week, I sit down for a speedy session with the great, David Jennings, author and founder of the RareBird 101 website. We talk turkey through the ages, diving into the history and branding of Wild Turkey as we pour a glass of some real bangers. We also covered his side hustle which is known as RACONTEUR RYE, which is Curated by David Jennings and The WoodWork Collective [https://woodworkcollectiveky.com/] and bottled by The WoodWork Collective, Louisville, Kentucky. Its a hot 45 so make sure you listen all the way as its chock full of juicy goss. You know where to go if…

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   S1 · E9 · 15 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

   Around The World With Darren Peck - Distiller at Morris Whisky

   On this weeks episode of Non Chill Filtered, I was lucky enough to have Darren Peck, the distiller from Morris Whisky. Darren is one of only a handful of distillers that have distilled in *almost* every continent (anyone need a distiller in Antarctica?). Darren takes the wheel as he guides us through his distilling journeys all over the globe, shares some tales to which our final stop is at Morris Whisky, where he calls home. We touch on the upcoming projects from Morris and how they used a platform like Sydney Whisky Month to get a group of whisky nuts together to select their FIRST SINGLE…

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   S1 · E7 · 21 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 41 min

   Owain - The King of Old & Rare

   This week on Non Chill Filtered, Jez hosts Owain Phillips from Baxus [https://www.baxus.co/], the peer to peer marketplace to find a home for you gran pappy's booze collection or take a bottle off some else's hands. We cover Owain's origin story and what led him to being Australia's go to guy for vintage spirits. We taste through some crazy vintages and deep dive into what made them special for the time. Pour a glass of something old and throw on some headphones, you are in for a journey. Owain does an occasional pop up at Goodwater Bar for a tasting or keep an eye on his socials for further…

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   S1 · E6 · 14 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 13 min

   Angels Brought Me Here!

   Jez sits down with Angels Envy's very own Angel Teta [https://www.instagram.com/angelsharingangelsenvy/], Angels Envy's Global Brand Ambassador alongside Kayla Grigoriou [https://www.instagram.com/kaylamgrigoriou], Australia's Angel Envy Specialist and Whiskey Guardian. Jez and Angel chat about how she broke into the whiskey industry and how she deals with explaining to consumers that finished bourbon deserves a place on the market. We get stories, market insights from Kayla and what to expect from Angels Envy in the future. Make sure you check out their socials linked and follow them for…

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   S1 · E5 · 4 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 19 min

   Fireside Chat with Michael Nagdi - Founder of The Prime Barrel

   This weeks episode features Michael Nagdi, founder of the iconic barrel pickers in the US "The Prime Barrel", he takes us on a journey from launching an online liquor store and taking it global. We talk passions, barrel picks, brand growth and some stories from the bottle. Massive thanks to Michael for hanging out with me, absolute legend and hope you guys enjoy this! Check out websites and socials below! The Prime Barrel [https://primebarrel.com/] De Wine Spot [https://dewinespot.co/] DeWineSpot-IG [https://www.instagram.com/dewinespot/]

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   S1 · E4 · 22 Jun 2025 · 1 hr

   Scott Christie - The Aussie Bourbon Legend

   Another week, another banging guest. My friend Scott dropped in for an hour long fireside chat into his journey into distilled spirits. Coming from humble beginnings to representing one of the biggest names in American Whiskey making. This guy has been buying baller bottles for decades and has been sharing them with friends for just as long. Pour yourself something tasty and enjoy this fireside chat.

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    E3 · 18 Jun 2025 · 58 min

    The Botanist's Rebellion: Inside Prohibition Liquor Co

    Adam & Hugh from Prohibition Liquor take Jez on a journey through their start in gin production. Hailing from Adelaide, from humble beginnings to a recognised brand across Australia. We deep dive in how they launched to where they are now. After a successful crowd funding round and acquiring a new facility, tune in to see how it all unfolds.