Fresh Crack Friday Featuring Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series

Fresh Crack Friday Featuring Knob Creek Blenders Edition #1

Had us in the first half, not gonna lie... 🥃❌ On this Fresh Crack Friday, The Doc and Izzy are cracking open a highly anticipated bottle: Knob Creek Blender’s Edition #1. Right out of the gate, things are looking bright. The nose is inviting, the initial taste hits all the right notes, and it feels like a certified winner. But then... the finish happens. Or rather, doesn't happen. Watch as the excitement completely falls off a cliff when the final notes disappear. As always, expect the typical high-energy hijinks, unfiltered banter, and honest takes you only get from The Third Pour crew. Does the nose save the pour, or does the finish ruin the bottle? Let’s find out!

The Third Pour - Blind Box Edition - Sample #49

High Energy. Big Laughs. Zero Distractions. 🥃📦 When a mystery sample hits the glass, the hype goes out the window and the intense evaluation begins. In this episode of The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy sit down to take on the infamous Blind Box, cracking open Sample #49. From the very first swirl, The Doc is hot on the trail. While Izzy keeps the energy high and the laughs rolling, The Doc refuses to be distracted by the banter or the "bottle bias." Watch as he puts his palate to the ultimate test—nosing out the nuances, breaking down the profile, and completely dialing in on the exact distiller, the proof, and the product. Did he nail it perfectly, or did the Blind Box claim another victim? There’s only one way to find out. Pour yourself a dram, drop your guesses in the comments, and let’s see if you can guess it before the big reveal! 👥 Follow the Show Subscribe for more Anti-Hype Tastings: [Link] Instagram: @TheThirdPour Facebook: /TheThirdPour

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.