The Third Pour

Fresh Crack Friday Featuring Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series

Three fresh cracks. One epic episode. Absolutely zero rules. On this edition of Fresh Crack Friday, The Doc and Izzy are diving headfirst into a massive triple-header from the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series. We are cracking open three limited- edition bottles right on camera, giving you our raw, unfiltered, first-impression reactions. No "neck pour" excuses allowed here—just pure, honest takes from the very first drop. The whiskey lineup for today's gauntlet: Selection #016: Tennessee Rye Whiskey Finished in Table Syrup Barrels (111.4 Proof) Selection #010: Sweet Mash Straight Tennessee Whiskey (117 Proof) Selection #015: Twice Barreled Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey (107 Proof) The juice is absolutely incredible and carries the conversation early on, but let’s be honest—whenever it's just The Doc and Izzy left to their own devices with three open bottles of high-proof Jack, it’s only a matter of time before the wheels come off and things go completely south. Pour yourself a glass, hit that subscribe button, and join us for the chaos! What's your favorite Jack Daniel's release? Let us know in the comments below!

The Third Pour - Blind Box Edition - Sample #45

The Blind Box Stumps the Show! Can a single mystery sample completely break the show? Spoiler alert: Yes, yes it can. In this episode of The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy step up to the plate against Sample #45 from the infamous blind box. What was supposed to be a standard, no-marketing-fluff review quickly goes completely off the rails. From the very first nosing, this pour throws a massive wrench in the gears. We’re talking a bizarre, unmistakable Earl Grey tea aroma and flavor profile, paired with a deceptively great mouthfeel that lures you in just before it hits you with a massive, long, hot-as-hell finish. As the confusion sets in and the ABV starts talking, the boys lose the script entirely. For reasons nobody can quite explain, they decide mid-show that it's time to expand the crew—putting out an official, completely unprompted invitation for Tom Selleck and Cuba Gooding Jr. to join the podcast. (Hey, if you guys are watching, the pour is poured). Against all odds, after a lot of head-scratching, second-guessing, and pure chaos, Izzy and The Doc actually manage to agree on the final rating. What the hell is in this bottle? Is it a masterpiece, or did we just drink boozy morning tea? Grab a glass, hit play, and watch the trainwreck unfold. Tune in to see the final reveal!

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.

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."

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!