The Third Pour

The Professor, The Doc and GT
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Stop drinking the hype and start drinking the whiskey. The Professor, Doc, and GT are on a mission to uncover the truth of the whiskey landscape. Using a strict double-blind format to eliminate "bottle bias," we compare the $400 unicorns against the $40 everyday pours. The Goal: Pierce the veil of marketing. The Method: Double-blind tastings. The Question: Is it worth the price? Subscribe to see if your favorite bottle survives the test.

  1. 2D AGO

    Fresh Crack Friday - Featuring Elijah Craig 15 Year Single Barrel

    It is another Fresh Crack Friday on The Third Pour, and this week, The Doc and Izzy are breaking the seal on a heavy hitter: Elijah Craig 15 Year Old Single Barrel. This isn't just another high-aged statement; it’s an experience that defies the typical "bottle bias". Both hosts are in full agreement on this pour—it is incredibly deep, rich, and carries a unique character that transports you straight to an old, abandoned sawmill tucked away in the mountains. Join us as we dive into the oak, the history, and the complexity of this 15-year expression. We’re stripping away the marketing hype to see if the liquid in the glass lives up to the legendary Elijah Craig name. In This Episode: • The Fresh Crack: Witness the first pour of the Elijah Craig 15 and our immediate unfiltered reactions. • Tasting Notes: We explore the deep, woody profile that reminds us of mountain air and weathered cedar. • No-Hype Analysis: Does the 15-year age statement hold its own, or is it just another "allocated" trophy?. Grab a glass, settle in, and let’s get to work. Follow The Third Pour: • Subscribe for more double-blind tastings and honest reviews.

    28 min

  2. 4D AGO

    The Third Pour - Blind Box Edition - Sample #24

    In this installment of The Third Pour, Izzy and The Doc face the ultimate test of the palate: the dreaded blind box. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation (and perhaps a hint of oak) as they reach for Sample #24. From the first swirl, there’s a flicker of recognition. It’s the "whiskey déjà vu" every enthusiast fears and loves—that nagging sense that the bottle is sitting right on their home shelf, yet the name remains just out of reach. The Tasting Notes • The Consensus: Both Izzy and The Doc are immediately floored by the quality. It’s a certified crowd-pleaser that hits all the right notes, leading to a rare moment of pure, undistracted enjoyment. • The Struggle: As the glass drains, the detective work begins. They trade theories, dissecting the mash bill and the finish, but the identity of Sample #24 remains a ghost. • The Near Miss: The Doc puts his reputation on the line, narrowing in on the heat. He manages to almost nail the proof with surgical precision, but even that mathematical win isn't enough to unmask the distillery. Will the reveal bring a "D'oh!" moment, or is Sample #24 a hidden gem they never saw coming? "It’s like meeting an old friend in a dark room—you know the voice, you love the company, but you just can't put a face to the name."

    17 min

  3. MAY 8

    Fresh Crack Friday Featuring - The Blind Pour!

    Fresh Crack Friday Chaos What happens when the "Blind Box" collides with a Fresh Crack Friday? Absolute chaos. Join GT and The Doc for a high-energy, blind tasting episode that goes completely off the rails. The guys start by recapping The Doc’s recent Kentucky trip, including a deep dive into their visit with Anthony from The Mash Up podcast at the legendary Justin’s House of Bourbon. Between stories from the trail and a few inevitable rabbit holes, the blind pour is revealed—but the night is far from over. Stick around for the "After the Pour" segment, where The Doc blindsides GT with a second surprise bottle: an RD One Amburana Finished bourbon. Grab a glass and settle in—this one gets wild. Highlights from this episode: • The KY Recap: Behind the scenes at Justin’s House of Bourbon with Anthony from The Mash Up. • The Blind Reveal: Does the juice live up to the hype? • The Double Down: A surprise second "Fresh Crack" that sends the show into overdrive. • The Finish: Breaking down the unique profile of Amburana-finished whiskey. Enjoy the pour!

    32 min

  4. MAY 6

    The Third Pour - Blind Box Sample #1

    Can Izzy and The Doc survive the first pull from the Blind Box? The rules are simple: one mystery sample, zero context, and two palettes put to the ultimate test. Things start off strong as The Doc manages to pin down the proof with surgical precision. Izzy follows up with a masterclass in tasting, identifying the distiller and coming this close to naming the exact bottle. But in true Third Pour fashion, the wheels fall off just as they reach the finish line. Watch (or listen) as they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, steering the review straight off a cliff into a completely different territory. To wrap things up, the guys head over to the mailbag to answer your burning questions in a new segment of Viewer Mail. In This Episode: • The First Pull: Diving into Sample #1. • The Guess: Nailing the distiller, missing the mark. • The Spiral: How it all went wrong in the final minutes. • Viewer Mail: Izzy and The Doc tackle your questions. Grab a glass, pour a dram, and join us for the ride! Follow the Journey: 📸 Instagram: @ThirdPour 🎵 TikTok: @ThirdPour 📺 YouTube: Subscribe for more Blind Box action! #ThirdPour #BourbonPodcast #BlindTasting #WhiskeyCommunity #BlindBoxEpisode

    27 min

  5. MAY 1

    Fresh Crack Friday Featuring Penelope American Light Whiskey- 13 15 and 18 year old!!

    The Kilt, The Quips, and a Triple-Aged Crack 🥃 It’s Fresh Crack Friday, and things are getting a little... breezy in the studio. In this week’s "Third Pour," the Doc decides to embrace his inner highlander, surprising Izzy by showing up in a full kilt. Whether it’s the freedom of the pleats or the quality of the spirits, this episode quickly spirals into the beautiful, chaotic madness you’ve come to love. The Flight of the Day We aren't just opening one bottle; we’re diving deep into the Penelope American Light Whiskey archives. We put our palates to the test with a massive vertical tasting: • The 13-Year Old: The "entry-level" (if you can even call it that) powerhouse. • The 15-Year Old: Where the oak starts to tell a real story. • The 18-Year Old: The elder statesman of the group. What to Expect • Wardrobe Malfunctions? Not quite, but the Doc’s kilt definitely changes the "vibe" of the room. • Off the Rails: With 62 minutes of runtime, we had plenty of room for the conversation to veer wildly off-course. From whiskey notes to nonsensical tangents, nothing was off-limits. • Big Laughs: Between Izzy’s reactions to the outfit and the escalating proof of the whiskey, the banter is at an all-time high. Warning: This is a long one! Pour yourself a double, get comfortable, and join us for over an hour of whiskey-fueled hijinks. Watch/Listen now to see if the 18-year-old lives up to the hype—and if the Doc can keep it professional in Highland attire.

    1h 2m

  6. APR 29

    The Third Pour - Blind Box Edition - Sample #19

    In this episode, Izzy and The Doc sit down for Sample #19, and to say things went "off the rails" would be an understatement. When you have no idea what’s in the glass, the conversation goes places even the master distillers didn't intend. Despite their best efforts to break down the profile, Sample #19 kept its secrets close. From wild guesses to total proof-miscalculations, the guys enjoyed every drop of the pour—even if they couldn't name it to save their lives. In this episode: ​ The Mystery of #19: Why this specific sample had the guys questioning everything they know about bourbon.​ Off the Rails: A deep dive into... well, whatever Izzy and The Doc started talking about once the whiskey took over.​ The Reveal: Watch (or listen) as the blindfold comes off and the "Blind Box" claims another victory. Grab a glass, pour a double, and join The Third Pour crew for an episode that proves sometimes the best whiskey is the one you can't identify.

    27 min

  7. APR 24

    Fresh Crack Friday - Featuring - Nulu Straight Bourbon Whiskey

    The seal is broken and the results are in! For this week’s Fresh Crack Friday, Izzy and The Doc are diving into a bottle of Nulu Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Going into this one, the guys weren't quite sure what to expect, but sometimes the best pours are the ones that catch you completely off guard. To put it mildly: they were stunned. From the initial nose to the lingering finish, this Nulu expression delivered a level of complexity and "drinkability" that left both hosts reaching for a second (and third) pour. In this episode, we try to figure out exactly how they packed this much flavor into one bottle. In this episode, you’ll hear: • The live "first sip" reactions from Izzy and The Doc. • A deep dive into the flavor profile (spoiler: it’s an absolute dessert pour). • Why this bottle might be the biggest surprise of the season so far. Whether you're a longtime Nulu fan or you've been passing it up on the shelf, this episode might just change your weekend shopping list. Pour yourself a glass, kick back, and let’s get into it!

    19 min

  8. APR 22

    The Third Pour - Blind Box Edition - Sample #38

    The Funk, The Whole Funk, and Nothing But The Funk Buckle up, folks, because things are getting weird in the tasting room. Today, Izzy and the Doc pull Sample #38 from the blind box, and it’s safe to say neither of them was prepared for what hit the glass. From the first sniff, it’s clear this isn't your standard bourbon. The Doc—usually the voice of reason and precise tasting notes—finds himself completely untethered, unable to pin down a single familiar profile. Is it rum finished bourbon? Is it an experimental finish? Is it… socks? Meanwhile, Izzy is swinging for the fences with a chaotic energy that leads them down every rabbit hole imaginable. The guesses are flying, the palates are confused, and the confidence levels are plummeting. In this episode: • The Nose: Earthy, "funky," and genuinely baffling. • The Guess: A total swing and a miss. • The Proof: Let’s just say the burn didn't tell the story they thought it did. • The Reveal: A humbling moment that leaves both hosts questioning everything they know about the grain. Grab a glass (maybe one with some character) and join us for a masterclass in how to be spectacularly wrong. It’s funky, it’s frustrating, and it’s pure Third Pour chaos.

    27 min
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Stop drinking the hype and start drinking the whiskey. The Professor, Doc, and GT are on a mission to uncover the truth of the whiskey landscape. Using a strict double-blind format to eliminate "bottle bias," we compare the $400 unicorns against the $40 everyday pours. The Goal: Pierce the veil of marketing. The Method: Double-blind tastings. The Question: Is it worth the price? Subscribe to see if your favorite bottle survives the test.

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    The Professor, The Doc and GT
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