The Third Pour

It’s another blind box battle in studio as David Hamilton joins Doc to tackle Sample #14 ! The guys go head-to-head on the proof right out of the gate—David hits it dead-on, while Doc overshoots it by 10 to 15 proof points. But when the mystery pour is finally revealed, both are shocked to find out they were sipping on a certified Top Shelf bourbon that neither of them managed to identify! Beyond...

Halloween has officially descended on the studio, and things are getting wild! Doc Frankenstein and Igor (Izzy) are suited up in full costume to kick off this spooktacular episode with a truly fitting pour: Hatfield & Co’s Frankenwhiskey (2024 Release) . Watch as the duo reviews this monstrous whiskey, tests out various Halloween candy pairings to find the ultimate match, and completely derail the...

It started with potential... then everything went sideways! 🥃 At first splash, it seems decent enough—maybe even promising. But as the glass opens up and the pours keep flowing, things take a wild turn. The more we drink it, the less we like it! Doc manages to dial in on the exact proof with surgical precision, but when it comes to identifying the actual distillery and bottle? Both of us were lef...

What happens when a targeted Facebook ad leads to a 9-year-old straight bourbon for forty bucks? You pour it live and find out! David Hamilton sits in for this fresh crack Friday with The Doc to break down Michigan’s Coppercraft 9 Year Straight Bourbon. Between key tasting notes and proof discussions, the conversation takes a turn into classic barroom philosophy: Is the iconic Old Fashioned offici...

Izzy and T are holding down the fort elsewhere this week, so The Doc is bringing in a special guest host: master bourbon hunter David Hamilton! The guys pop open Blind Box Sample #4 for a unfiltered double-blind evaluation. The nose kicks off with distinct Wild Turkey characteristics, but the palate takes an unexpected twist with some serious wine-finish notes. This one is a true full-circle momen...

Duck Club Triple Flight: High Brass Parole Hearing, New Wetlands Release & Bourbon Hunting! On this edition of Fresh Crack Friday, Doc and Izzy are diving deep into the full Duck Club lineup, taking on three distinct expressions in one epic session! Here’s what’s on the menu for today’s flight: Duck Club High Brass: It’s time for a parole hearing—will this expression get paroled, or is it headed s...

In this episode of The Third Pour , The Doc and Izzy sit down for a Blind Box challenge that completely throws them for a loop. Sample -#52 hands the fellas a massive curveball—leading to an entire episode of sheer confusion, wild guesses, and plenty of laughs. They manage to call out that it's a rye, but that’s about as close as they get to cracking the code! Beyond the mysterious pour, the guys...

On this week’s Fresh Crack Friday, the fellas are cracking into one of the most anticipated releases of the year— The Hyperion by Redwood Empire ! This highly allocated, limited-time offering breaks all the rules. Blending four distinct whiskey styles (bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey, and American single malt) across more than 10 different mash bills and 79 barrels, this is a true "Frankenstein" or "m...

Welcome back to the pour! The fellas are finally back in the studio together after the Doc’s shoulder surgery! To celebrate (or punish) his return, Izzy and the Doc dive back into the mystery stash and pull Sample #59 straight out of the Blind Box. No frills, no fancy setups—just pure, unfiltered blind reactions. What starts with a bright, citrusy nose reminiscent of a cold 7-Up takes a wild turn...

It’s Fresh Crack Friday on The Third Pour , and The Doc and Izzy are diving into a fresh bottle of Dragon’s Milk Small Batch Bourbon —courtesy of show correspondent Dakota Phillips! The fellas crack the seal live on camera and share their immediate, unfiltered reactions. Safe to say, both host and co-host were completely blown away by this pour... but is that a high-proof compliment or a word of w...

The Blind Box is back in the studio, and this week, it might actually have a heart! The Doc and Izzy crack open Sample #32 for a double-blind breakdown that takes an unexpected turn from the very first pour. From the second the cork pops, the nose transports The Doc straight down memory lane, while Izzy locks into some instantly recognizable, classic bourbon notes. Could this finally be the week t...

It is Friday, the seals are breaking, and the boys have completely lost the plot. This week on Fresh Crack Friday, Izzy and The Doc pull the cork on the Wood Hat Bottled-in-Bond "Bourbon Rubenesque" for its very first taste, and let's just say this Missouri single barrel brings serious personality to the table. Between unpacking the mash bill and hunting for tasting notes, things predictably slide...

David Hamilton is back in the studio for another wild Blind Box Wednesday! This week, he reaches into the box and pulls Sample #18. Before taking a single sip, the Doc puts on an absolute masterclass using just the nose—calling his shot early and setting the stakes high. Does his nose live up to the legendary nickname, or did the sample pull a fast one on him? Expect heaps of laughs, great banter,...

Fresh Crack Friday is getting wild! The fellas are joined back in the studio by David Hamilton, and he brought a certified monster to the table: an 1.1-year-old specialty barrel release from Dry Fly Distilling clocking in at a massive 152.2 proof ! Can the palate survive pure uncut hazmat juice?  The bourbon is incredible, but the conversation is even better. We dive into David’s musical roots wit...

Welcome back to The Third Pour! In Episode 78, Izzy and The Doc welcome longtime friend David Hamilton to the show. The guys dive deep into David’s journey into the world of bourbon, sharing laughs and great conversation along the way. Then, it's time to crack open the vault for another blind pour. The crew pulls Blind Box Sample #17 —and right out of the gate, the pale color and lackluster nose d...

Episode #77: Arkansas Barrel Heads Takeover — Black Label vs. Blue Label Old Forester Picks! The fellas are back in the studio with double the trouble! In this episode, Izzy and The Doc sit down for a double Fresh Crack Friday featuring two separate Old Forester single barrel store picks, courtesy of their good friends from The Arkansas Barrel Heads. The guys go head-to-head sipping through both e...

Things get wild in the studio for this edition of the Blind Box Showdown! Izzy and The Doc pull Sample #44 for a completely blind pour, and from the very first glance, something feels... off . Is it the unexpected color? The intriguing nose? Or that wild, flowery, funky finish that leaves everyone guessing? Watch as the fellas try to navigate one of the most perplexing blind samples yet. Packed wi...

The Doc and Izzy take The Third Pour on the road to historic Kansas City for an exclusive, sit-down conversation at J. Rieger & Co. In this episode, we sit down with co-founder Ryan Maybee and Master Distiller Nathan Perry to explore the deep history of Kansas City spirits and what makes their operation so special. Plus, we get an exclusive first taste of the unreleased 2026 Monogram whiskey, brea...

The dreaded Blind Box is back on the bar, and sample #5 is testing everything Izzy and The Doc thought they knew! This week, the fellas pour, taste, and attempt to strip away all the hype to see what’s actually in the glass. The second it hits the palate, things take a wild turn—we’re talking high-voltage funk, unexpected sour notes, and a flavor profile that leaves both of them scratching their h...

The crew is back in the studio together, and this week for Fresh Crack Friday, we’re opening the oldest and hottest pour to ever cross the desk: Obtainium 26-Year Canadian Whisky , coming in at a wild 154.4 proof ! Watch the real-time reactions as we crack the seal and see if the heat overpowers the high age statement, or if this monster actually delivers. Plus, we dive into the mailbag to tackle...

This week, T, Izzy, and Doc take on four double-blind samples sent in by one of their bourbon brothers! Join the guys as they blindly sample each pour, break down the flavors, and attempt to guess what’s in the glass. As usual, it doesn’t take long for the conversation to go off the rails—expect great laughs, hot takes, and plenty of fun. Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more whisk...

Wheat Whiskeys, KC Memories, and a Crazy Bourbon Connection! 🥃🌾 It’s another Fresh Crack Friday on The Third Pour ! The Doc and Izzy are holding down the studio while T is away on the road—though he couldn't resist sending in a special video message to check in with the crew. In this episode, the boys crack open two incredible wheated bourbons: Lasso Motel Wheated and Blue Note Wheated . But the...

"When the color alone makes you question your choices, you know you're in for a rough ride." T is out on the road this week, leaving Doc and Izzy to hold down the fort in the studio! Don't worry—T wasn't completely MIA and sent in a video message to check in, but he definitely picked the right week to skip the blind pour. Izzy reaches into the vault and pulls Sample #62 , and the trouble starts be...

Episode #69: Fresh Cracking a 140+ Proof Hazmat Bourbon! (Hartfield & Co. 13-Year) The fellas are back in the rickhouse for Episode #69! In this absolute monster of an episode, The Doc, Izzy, and T sit down to fresh crack one of the most anticipated bottles of the year: the Hartfield & Company 13-Year Single Barrel Family Reserve. This isn't your average high-proof pour—this single barrel clocks i...

Can the boys actually practice what they preach, or will blind hype get the best of them? This week, the studio gets a very special guest host: The Doc’s wife, Curly D! She’s taking full control of the bar and putting Izzy and The Doc through the ultimate gauntlet. Bringing two mystery pours, Curly D sets up a double-blind tasting designed to put their palates, pretension, and "Don't Drink the Hyp...