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1. Episode #66 - BLIND BOX BLITZ: Sample #37 & The Legend of the Duck Club! 🥃🦆 from The Third Pour

   Aug 5, 202616 min

   The trio is back at the tasting table for another unscripted, unfiltered, and completely blind tasting session! In this episode, T, Izzy, and The Doc unbox Sample #37—and right out of the gate, this mystery pour triggers some heavy nostalgia. Is it low-proof magic, or did the whiskey gods pull a fast one on us? Izzy and The Doc immediately draw a wild comparison to the fabled, highly controversial"Duck Club Pour." You know when a sample brings up questionable past pours, things are about to get interesting... and completely unhinged. Naturally, it doesn't take long for the conversation to go totally off the rails. From deep tasting notes to completely unrelated tangents, this is The Third Pour in its truest form. 🎨 CONTEST / SURPRISE BONUS! 🎨 For our Youtube fans - Keep your eyes peeled during today’s episode! There’s a mystery painting hanging in the background of our set. Can you identify the person in the painting? 👇 Drop your guess in the comments below! If you're the first to get it right (or catch us by surprise), The Third Pour team is sending you a special mystery prize pack directly to your door! 🎁📦 Join the Conversation: Did Sample #37 sound like something you'd add to your shelf? What’s your ultimate "Duck Club" level pour? Let us know in the comments, don't forget to Like & Subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a pour!

2. Episode #65 - Renovations, Restroom Meltdowns & A BANGER Rye! Welcome to Fresh Crack Friday from The Third Pour

   Jul 31, 202621 min

   Fresh Crack Friday is BACK! The Doc and Izzy are finally back together in the studio catching up after one hell of a long week. From surviving kids' birthday parties and tackling home renovation updates to... well, crying in the restroom, the fellas cover it all with zero filter. To top off the madness, we’re cracking open a very special bottle: Lasso Motel 10-Year Cask Strength Rye. Does this high-proof rye live up to the hype? Spoiler alert: BOTH hosts absolutely fell in love with it. High energy, tons of laughs, a quick viewer email mailbag segment, and an incredible pour—you don't want to miss this one! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below with your favorite Rye of the year! Pour yourself a glass and enjoy the show! 🥃✨

3. Episode #64 - Hot, Fruity, and Totally Unhinged: Blind Box Sample -# 42 from The Third Pour

   Jul 29, 202617 min

   When The Doc, Izzy, and T get together, you know you’re in for a wild ride. In this episode, the gang pulls Sample #42 from the blind box—and it throws everyone for a loop. Packed with high heat and big fruit, it turns out to be one of the most polarizing pours yet. Will the trio reach a consensus, or will Sample #42 break the crew apart? Watch along to see the reveal and where it lands on the official board! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and drop a comment below!

4. Episode #63 - FRESH CRACK FRIDAY: J. Rieger Monogram Showdown! (2023 vs 2022) 🥃 from The Third Pour

   Jul 24, 202628 min

   Crack 'em if you got 'em! Welcome back to The Third Pour, and happy Fresh Crack Friday! Today, the regular crew—The Doc, T and Izzy—crack an absolute powerhouse of an episode. We are officially breaking the seal on the highly regarded 2023 Monogram from J. Rieger & Co. But you know we couldn't stop there. For a massive bonus, we’re putting it head-to-head against the 2022 Monogram bottle to compare, contrast, and see how these two heavy-hitters stack up. Expect tons of laughs, incredible conversation, and the usual high-proof shenanigans. Drop a comment below: Have you tried the Monogram series? Which year takes the crown for you? Pour yourself a double, hit that subscribe button, and let’s get into it!

5. Episode #62 - Blind Box Sample #9 -Broke Our Tasting Brains! 🤯 from The Third Pour

   Jul 22, 202616 min

   With our third host, T, traveling, The Doc and Izzy are holding down the studio alone—and things got wild quick. We reached into the blind box and pulled out Sample #9, and let’s just say the initial color did not leave us feeling encouraged. But once we took a sniff and a sip? Absolute chaos. The nose and tasting notes on this bottle are completely out of left field. We managed to dial in the price and nail down the proof, but when it came to guessing the actual bottle, we missed the mark. Can you guess what it is before the reveal? Drop your predictions in the comments!

6. Episode #61 - The Bourbon Purists' Nightmare: T's Infinity Bottle Experiment from The Third Pour

   Jul 17, 202632 min

   Grab a glass and get comfortable—this is a long, laugh-filled pour you won't want to rush. 🥃 In this episode, The Doc and Izzy are joined in the studio by special guest T, who brought along a truly unique creation: a custom-made Infinity Bottle built specifically for the show! But don't expect a traditional blend. T breaks down his completely unorthodox aging and blending process—one that involves deliberate exposure to high heat and direct sunlight. It’s a mad-scientist approach guaranteed to send absolute shivers down the spines of strict bourbon purists everywhere! ☀️🔥 Because the chemistry and camaraderie were so good, the guys ended up just kicking back, enjoying each other's company, and sipping on some damn fine whiskey. There was simply too much good conversation to fit into one episode, making this Part 1 of a special series (especially since T is already hard at work cooking up a second custom infinity bottle just for The Doc!). 🧪 GIVEAWAY ALERT: Want a taste of the madness? The very first viewer to drop a comment saying they want a sample of T's infinity bottle will get one shipped directly to them. Speed counts, so get those fingers typing! Expect a ton of laughs, zero gatekeeping, and plenty of great whiskey talk. Cheers!

7. Episode #60 - Bourbon, Blind Boxes, & Pure Chaos! Tasting Sample #47 with T! from The Third Pour

   Jul 15, 202625 min

   Can we crack the code on Sample #47? The Doc and Izzy are back at the tasting table this week, and we brought reinforcements! Our good buddy T joins the crew as we dive headfirst into another legendary double-blind box challenge. We poured it up, put our palates to the test, and tried to guess exactly what bourbon is hiding in the glass this time around. Between the high-proof pours and the high-energy debates, things got a little off the rails—including a completely random, dead-serious open invitation for Drew Carey to join the show. (Drew, if you’re reading this, the door is open, buddy!) Expect tons of laughs, incredible conversation, and a chaotic blind tasting you don't want to miss. Drop a comment below: What do you think Sample #47 is? Hit that Subscribe button, smash the like, and pour yourself a glass for The Third Pour! 🥃

8. Episode # 59 - Fresh Crack Friday - New Riff Aged 8 Years?! Worth The Hype Or A Total Flop? from The Third Pour

   Jul 10, 202629 min

   🥃 Fresh Crack Friday: The 8-Year New Riff Showdown! Pop the tops and pour a glass, because it’s Fresh Crack Friday! This week, the Doc and Izzy are breaking the seals on two highly anticipated, mature expressions from a distillery that’s been firing on all cylinders: New Riff Distilling. We’re going side-by-side with their brand-new 8-Year-Old Bourbon and 8-Year-Old Rye to see exactly what a few extra years in the wood does to that classic, bold New Riff spice. Are these aged-up expressions worth the hype, or did the original high-rye mash bills hit the sweet spot younger? Expect a lot of laughs, honest unfiltered tasting notes, and the usual Friday chaos. Grab a pour, join the conversation in the comments, and let us know—have you cracked an 8-year New Riff yet? In this episode, we break down: The Nose & Palate: How the extra aging transforms New Riff's signature punchy rye notes. The Comparison: Bourbon vs. Rye—which 8-year expression reigns supreme? The Verdict: Is the older juice worth the hunt? Drop a comment below with what you’re cracking open tonight, and don't forget to hit that Subscribe button and smash the notification bell so you never miss a pour!

9. Episode #58 - Unboxing the Mystery: Can T, Izzy & The Doc Crack The Blind Box - Sample #27? from The Third Pour

   Jul 8, 202618 min

   The box is locked, the pour is fresh, and absolutely no one has a clue what's in the glass. 🥃🕵️‍♂️ This week on The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy are bringing reinforcements into the studio—our good friend T joins the panel to tackle the ultimate mystery: Blind Box Sample #27. From the very first sip, it’s unanimous: everyone absolutely loves the pour. The taste? Incredible. The aroma? Phenomenal. The identity? Complete and utter guesswork. Watch (and listen) as the crew spiraling through flavor profiles trying to crack the code, only to realize they might be completely stumped. Plus, we are diving back into the inbox to read another round of your excellent Viewer Mail! From burning spirits questions to some hilariously hot takes, we’re answering your messages live. Will T bring the missing puzzle piece to solve Sample #27, or are we all drinking in the dark? Hit play and find out!

10. Episode #57 - Happy 4th of July 1176. 250 Years of Rittenhouse Rye & Total Editing Chaos from The Third Pour

    Jul 4, 202622 min

    Crack a bottle and cover your ears, because Izzy and The Doc are turning the volume all the way up for a massive, high-octane 4th of July special! From the absolute word go, the boys completely lose the script. This is The Third Pour at its most unfiltered, chaotic, and downright hilarious. Expect zero filter, massive laughs, and a level of energy that probably should require a permit. To make matters even wilder, our editor Levi took full creative license with the dials—delivering some "creative editing" that literally makes The Doc fly. Between the absolute madness, we actually pour some incredible, history-soaked whiskey. The boys throw down on a patriotic comparative tasting featuring: James E. Pepper 1776 The highly anticipated, new Rittenhouse Rye 10-Year (250th Anniversary Edition) It’s loud, it’s relentlessly entertaining, and it’s the perfect companion for your holiday weekend. Light the fuses, pour a heavy double, and come get rowdy with us. Happy 4th!

11. Episode #56 - Fresh Crack Friday -Is This 7-Year Old Grand-Dad Worth The Hype? from The Third Pour

    Jul 3, 202619 min

    Fresh Crack Friday is officially a party! 🔥 On this episode of The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy are back in the studio, and they brought a very special guest along for the ride—T is FINALLY back in the building! 🙌🥃 With T back in his seat, you already know the energy is off the charts, the laughs are non-stop, and the pours are heavy. For this week's Fresh Crack, we are doing a legendary Old Grand-Dad Battle. We are cracking open a massive unicorn: the rare, limited-release Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled in Bond. To see if the age statement holds its weight, we are putting it head-to-head against a fresh crack of the standard, everyday reliable Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond. Is the rare 7-year bottle worth the hunt, or does the classic budget king hold its own? We’re breaking down the nose, the palate, and giving you our honest, anti-hype verdict. Pop a cork, pour a glass, and come hang out with the crew! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you been lucky enough to try the Old Grand-Dad 7-Year? Does the standard BiB beat out fancier bottles on your shelf? Drop a comment below and let us know your favorite OGD expression! 📢 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW If you love unfiltered bourbon reviews, double-blind tastings, and zero-hype whiskey talk, hit that Subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss a Fresh Crack Friday!

12. Episode #55 - A Perfect Blind Call?! 🤯 The Doc Crushes Blind Box Sample #15! from The Third Pour

    Jul 1, 202634 min

    The Third Pour | Episode #55 Get ready, folks, because this episode of The Third Pour absolutely defies the laws of physics—and probability! The Doc and Izzy are back in the studio, diving headfirst into the legendary Blind Box. Today, they pull Sample #15, and what happens next will go down in Third Pour history. The Doc gets completely dialed in, putting on an absolute clinic. Not only does he nail the proof, but he calls out the exact distillery and names the specific bottle on a completely blind pour. Is it pure genius, or has he just drunk enough whiskey to develop superpowers? You be the judge. Once the shock wears off, the boys completely lose the plot. We've got a hilarious, highly anticipated Larry email update that sends the studio into absolute chaos. Expect high energy, massive laughs, and the usual off-the-rails banter you know and love. Grab a pour, hit that subscribe button, and join the chaos! In This Episode, We Cover: The Blind Box Challenge: Deconstructing Sample #15. The Perfect Call: How The Doc guessed the proof, distillery, and bottle blind. The Larry Update: Reading the latest and greatest from the inbox. Tasting Notes & Laughs: Why doing this blind is the ultimate equalizer.

13. Episode #54 - Fresh Crack Friday - Does Blue Note Honey Rye Cask Live Up To The Hype? from The Third Pour

    Jun 26, 202623 min

    It’s Fresh Crack Friday, and things are getting wonderfully out of hand! 🥃🍯 This week on The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy are breaking the seal on a highly anticipated bottle: Blue Note Honey Rye Cask. If you’ve been wondering whether this sticky, sweet, and spicy release lives up to the hype—we’ve got your answers. Spoiler alert: TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!!! But as the proof settles in, the conversation goes completely off the rails. Come for the technical rye breakdown, stay for the chaotic laughs, and join us as we—once again—extend an open, deeply confused, and heartfelt invitation to Cuba Gooding Jr. to join the show. Cuba, if you're reading this, the pour is poured…Again… What we’re tasting today: The Bottle: Blue Note Honey Rye Cask The Verdict: Is it a certified banger and a mandatory addition to the shelf or is it another over-hyped, over-marketed bottle you should avoid? Crack open a pour of whatever you're drinking this weekend, hit that subscribe button, and drop a comment below: Should Cuba finally accept the invite?

14. Episode #53 - Did Izzy Just Call His Shot?!?! - Blind Box #31 from The Third Pour

    Jun 24, 202625 min

    Happy Whiskey Wednesday! Welcome back to The Third Pour, where we challenge bottle bias and dive headfirst into the liquid truth. In this episode of The Blind Box, Izzy and The Doc pull mystery Sample #31—and right out of the gate, things get interesting. Izzy’s palate goes straight to work, and he confidently dials right into a specific flavor profile, calling his shot on a classic Wild Turkey product. Is his bourbon radar spot-on, or is the blind box playing mind games with him? You'll have to stick around for the big reveal at the end to find out if he gets the ultimate W or completely misses the mark! The fellas have an absolute blast breaking this one down, sharing laughs, enjoying some truly incredible bourbon, and diving right back into the mailbag to read some awesome viewer mail from the community. (And yes, before you ask—The Doc personally double-checked the timeline this week to make sure our email address actually made it onto the screen. Great job Levi!!) Pull up a chair, pour a dram of your favorite high-proof juice, and let us know in the comments: Do you think Izzy’s Wild Turkey guess is right on the money? Got a question or a sample for the show? Drop us a line at the email address on your screen! Thethirdpourofficial@gmail.com Support the Show: Subscribe on YouTube for the full visual experience. Find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review!

15. Episode #52 - The Canadian Showdown & The Truth About Caribou Crossing from The Third Pour

    Jun 19, 202634 min

    It’s Fresh Crack Friday, and The Doc and Izzy are diving headfirst into the world of Canadian whiskey with two massive first-pour reviews. First up, they are popping the cork on the highly sought-after, incredibly stylish Caribou Crossing. Beyond the beautiful bottle and that famous moose stopper, they pierce the veil of hype to answer the ultimate question that’s been debated in whiskey circles for years: Is it actually Buffalo Trace juice or not? To give it a true run for its money, the guys are cracking open a budget-friendly titan: the Member's Mark 15-Year-Old Canadian Whisky. Can a big-box store age statement genuinely compete with a premium single-barrel product? Expect the usual Third Pour chaos—plenty of laughs, honest tasting notes, zero bottle bias, and absolutely no hype. Plus, stick around for a highly anticipated update on Larry!

16. Episode #51 - Great Bourbon - Terrible Guesses - Blind Box Sample #43 from The Third Pour

    Jun 17, 202625 min

    Welcome back to The Third Pour! In this episode of The Blind Box, Izzy and The Doc face off against mystery Sample #43. It’s an absolute pour-crusher that both of them thoroughly enjoy—but when it comes to actually identifying the distillery, age statement, or proof? Let’s just say the palate radar was completely offline for this one. Stick around for the reveal to find out what it actually was! We also dive into the mailbag to read some awesome viewer mail from the community. And look at that—the show's email address is actually right there on your screen! No thanks to our brilliant editor, Levi, who completely missed the cue to put it in. Don't worry, Levi, we know clicking "add text" is an incredibly grueling task. Luckily, The Doc caught it in post-production and fixed it for you. Pull up a chair, pour a dram of your favorite high-proof bourbon, and drop a comment below if you guessed Sample #43 before we did! Got a question or a sample for the show? Email us at the address finally on the screen (thanks to Doc). Thethirdpourofficial@gmail.com Support the Show: Subscribe on YouTube for the full visual experience. Find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Leave a 5-star review (unless your name is Levi or Larry from Chestnut Farms…)

17. Episode #50 - The Ultimate Milestone on National Bourbon Day! from The Third Pour

    Jun 14, 202640 min

    Cheers to 50 episodes, Third Pour Family! 🥃🎉 We made it to the big 50, and there’s no better way to celebrate than dropping a special episode just in time for National Bourbon Day! To mark the milestone, The Doc and Izzy are hanging out in the studio, and we’ve brought along a very special guest, our good friend and ultimate bourbon brother, T. This isn't your standard structured review. Tonight, it’s just three bourbon guys doing what we do best: cracking jokes, sharing laughs, and sharing a deep love for the spirit. We’re kicking things off with a little Bourbon 101 as we break down the strict legal requirements that actually make a whiskey a bourbon (no, it doesn't just have to come from Kentucky!). From there, things get wild. We are diving headfirst into a massive lineup of sample bottles graciously gifted to us by our incredible friends across the bourbon community. Grab your favorite Glencairn, pour a heavy double, and celebrate 50 episodes of great pours and better company with us! Support the Show: Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform—it’s the best free way to help the channel grow!

18. Episode #49 - The Ghost in The Rickhouse: Dark Arts 16 Year Old and the Buff-Turkey Legend. from The Third Pour

    Jun 12, 202620 min

    📝 Episode Description This Fresh Crack Friday, The Doc and Izzy are breaking the seal on a monster of a bottle: Dark Arts Whiskey House 16-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey—the legendary "Buff Turkey" batch. Clocking in 122.6, this rare, dark nectar has been highly anticipated in the studio. But you know how we roll at The Third Pour—we don't drink the label, and we don't buy into the secondary market hysteria. In this episode, Izzy and The Doc give you the raw, unfiltered first impressions right out of the gate. 🪵 Inside This Episode: The Fresh Crack: First nose, first sip, and the immediate reaction to this 16-year-old heavy hitter. Whiskey Lore: We dive deep into the fascinating origins of the "Buff Turkey" story—where did this juice come from, and why does it carry such a massive reputation among enthusiasts? The Verdict: We break down the flavor profile, assess the heat, and give it our definitive rating. Is it an all-time classic worth the chase, or is it riding the wave of bottle bias? Pour yourself a glass, pull up a chair, and let's find out if Dark Arts truly has magic in the bottle. Drop a comment below: Have you tried anything from Dark Arts Whiskey House? What’s your ultimate "unicorn" bottle? Cheers! 🥃 #TheThirdPour #FreshCrackFriday #DarkArtsWhiskey #BuffTurkey

19. Episode #48 - Blind Box - Sample #33 - The sugar shocker and the great canine walkout from The Third Pour

    Jun 10, 202622 min

    Blind Box #33: Sugar Shocker & The Great Canine Walkout Welcome back to The Third Pour, where the pours are blind, the whiskeys are baffling, and the technical difficulties are guaranteed! This week, The Doc and Izzy dive headfirst into the mystery box to tackle Sample #33, and things get off the rails fast. We pull out a pour that completely breaks our brains—an absolutely baffling, dessert-level sweet whiskey that has us questioning everything we know about mash bills and barrel aging. Is it a masterpiece, or a total sugar bomb? We try to strip away the bottle bias, but this liquid curveball has us spinning. To make matters better (or worse), we have a special studio guest: The Doc’s boxer, Charles! Unfortunately, Charles doesn't have the patience for high-proof evaluation. Right around the halfway mark, he realizes there are no snacks involved, gives us a look of pure judgment, and stages a live walkout. Combine that with Izzy’s microphone deciding to ghost the audio track every five minutes, and you have a masterclass in typical Third Pour chaos. Pour yourself a glass of something good, tolerate our technical gremlins, and let's find out what the heck is inside Sample #33!

20. Fresh Crack Friday - Featuring Silver Springs Sweet Rye from The Third Pour

    Jun 5, 202621 min

    Kilts on, bottles cracked, and zero filters engaged. On this edition of Fresh Crack Friday, The Doc and Izzy are cracking open one of the most talked-about, highly coveted hidden gems making waves right now: Silver Springs Sweet Rye Whiskey. Bottled at cask strength with a unique mash bill (65\% Rye, 20\% Malted Barley, 15\% Corn), this single barrel release is designed to turn traditional, dry rye conventions completely on their head. The verdict? We both absolutely love this bottle. It packs a deep, complex, sweet-and-spicy punch, but drinks beautifully below its actual proof. Of course, a pour this good warrants some celebration... and some classic The Third Pour derailment: The Doc deploys his patented double sip to break down the real layers of the juice. Izzy keeps the conversation rolling and the energy high while the bottles are open. And naturally, because we are who we are, it isn't long before the guys take some mandatory shots at the state of Missouri. The juice is phenomenal, the energy is wild, and the kilts are non-negotiable. Grab a glass, hit that subscribe button, and don't drink the hype! Have you managed to hunt down a bottle of Silver Springs yet? Let us know what you think in the comments!