Why Bartenders Reach for Non-Chill-Filtered Whiskey

Why Bartenders Reach for Non-Chill-Filtered Whiskey

Expect higher proofs, more character, and maybe a little haze.Food & Wine / Heaven Hill Distillery / Bardstown Bourbon Company / American Freedom DistilleryThere are lots of buzzwords in whiskey, and not all of them impact what’s in the glass. One phrase worth noting is “non-chill-filtered.” Chill filtration is a common practice that involves cooling the whiskey to around or below freezing and then passing it through fine filters to remove natur…