The Third Pour

In this episode, The Doc takes The Third Pour on the road. Broadcasting on location, The Doc sits down with Frank Jameson, owner of Spiriteaux Wine & Liquor, for a behind-the-counter conversation about the realities of running a liquor store in today’s bourbon-crazed market. From allocated bottle madness to customer trends and store picks, Frank shares what it really looks like on the retail side...

It’s Friday, the glencairns are clean, and the seal is officially coming off. In this episode, The Doc and The Professor sit down with a bottle of Raconteur Rye to see if the liquid inside lives up to the storytelling on the label. Is this a spicy masterpiece or just another rye on the shelf? We’re breaking down the initial nose, the first-sip mouthfeel, and that crucial finish. We don’t do "neck...

What happens when a seasoned veteran and a fresh perspective take on the same mystery pour? In this episode, The Doc welcomes guest host Izzy to the table to tackle Blind Box Sample #61. It’s a masterclass in sensory notes as the duo dissects the mash bill and mouthfeel. While they showed off their expertise by correctly identifying the proof and the "hook," the final reveal caught them both off g...

This Fresh Crack Friday, The Professor, Doc, and GT are popping the seal on a highly anticipated limited release: the James E. Pepper Gold Label Decanter Bourbon. This isn't your standard grocery store find; we’re looking at a small-batch blend of just 25 barrels, aged between 6 and 7 years and bottled at an uncut, unfiltered 104 proof. The James E. Pepper Distillery has been making waves with the...

We’re back in the blind box for Sample #60! While some episodes are about the "hunt," this one is all about the discovery. The guys peel back the layers on a mystery pour that keeps them guessing from the first nose to the final finish. It’s a fun, unfiltered look at how we process flavor when the label is stripped away. Will this be a budget-friendly hero or a high-proof heartbreaker? Tune in to...

It’s the biggest game of the year, and we’re playing it in a Glencairn. Today, The Professor and Doc are flying blind. Labels don’t matter when the lights are this bright. In our official version of the Big Game. The Professor and Doc go head-to-head with three mystery pours in a triple-threat double blind. No bottle shapes to give it away. No distillery loyalty. Just the juice. Which heavy hitter...

Nothing says "weekend" quite like the sound of a foil seal ripping and a cork popping. For this Fresh Crack Friday, we’re heading up to Nashville, Indiana, to see if the crew at Hard Truth is still batting 1.000 with their legendary Sweet Mash process. The Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye has been winning awards left and right, but you know how we do it on The Third Pour—we don't care about the trophies...

We always say that labels cloud judgment. That’s why the Blind Box episodes are the heart of what we do at The Third Pour. In this session, The Doc takes the hot seat. Without any context, he navigates the nose, the palate, and the finish of a mystery sample. It’s one thing to describe a whiskey; it’s another thing entirely to name it. Stick around to see the reveal and find out if The Doc’s medic...

Round two of our Dry January experiment is officially in the books. This week’s bottle claims to have "signature oak and spice," but we’re still looking for the "signature" and mostly just found the "regret." It’s a spirit that makes you truly appreciate the taste of... literally anything else. We’re not saying we hate it, we’re just saying it’s the perfect drink for someone you don't particularly...

Confusion, Chaos, and the Blind Box What happens when you give The Professor, GT, and the Doc a mystery they can’t solve? Pure entertainment. The Blind Box returns this episode to humble the crew, leading to some of the wildest guesses we’ve ever heard. The guys might be lost, but you won't want to miss the journey.

The seal is broken on The Bootlegger, but the real story is just getting started. In the second half of our special two-part episode, the Professor and GT surprise the Doc with a secret second bottle that turns the tasting room upside down. Is it a unicorn find, a hidden gem, or a total prank? Follow along as we finish our look at the "illicit" side of bourbon and watch the Doc try to navigate a s...

They say pride comes before a fall, and this week, The Professor, Doc, and GT took a tumble. We’re back with another double-blind sampling, but this mystery pour didn’t just challenge our palates—it completely dismantled them. Watch (and listen) as we confidently head in the wrong direction, argue over mash bills and proofs, and eventually face the shocking reveal. If you love seeing the "experts"...

Cracking "The Bootlegger" with The Doc, The Professor, and GT It’s Fresh Crack Friday on The Third Pour, and today we’re getting into the illicit spirit of things. We’re breaking the seal on The Bootlegger to see if this bottle lives up to its rebellious name. Will the Professor find some complex chemistry in the glass? Will the Doc prescribe this as a "must-have" for your cabinet? Or will GT give...

No Label. No Bias. Just the Juice. Welcome to another Wednesday installment of The Third Pour: Blind Box Edition. This week, we reach deep into the box for Sample #41. With the labels covered and our preconceived notions out the door, we’re putting our palates to the test. Is this a high-proof heater or a smooth, low-entry proof daily sipper? We break down the nose, the palate, and the finish befo...

Can you have a "Fresh Crack Friday" without the proof? Join the guys as they’re sampling Ritual, a whiskey alternative designed for the Dry January crowd. We’re looking for that signature oak and spice—without the Saturday morning hangover. Is it a "buy" or a "bye"? Let’s find out.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Third Pour! Get to know your hosts—The Professor, Doc, and GT—as they break down their mission to strip away brand labels and get to the truth. In this premiere, we’re tackling "bottle bias" and explaining why "drinking the hype" is the quickest way to overpay for bad bourbon. We also introduce our secret weapon: The Blind Box. No names, no reputations, and...

Grab a glass and join the hunt. The Professor and The Doc are cracking into 'Ass Pocket Whiskey — The Search' to see if these not so budget-friendly pours can actually stand up to the heavy hitters. Expect honest takes, zero bottle bias, and the kind of whiskey review only these two can deliver. Will they find a new daily drinker or just more hype? Let’s find out.