It’s another Fresh Crack Friday on The Third Pour, and this week, the Doc is coming through with some serious heat straight from the Bluegrass State. After a recent trip to Kentucky, the Doc returned with a very specific prize in tow: a bottle of Dark Arts Whiskey House Malted Whiskey finished in Red Ale Casks.

This isn't just any pour; this bottle was hand-selected and brought back specifically for GT to experience. Known for their experimental finishing and "darker" approach to blending, Dark Arts has been making waves, but how does the malted mashbill play with the unique influence of red ale casks?

In this episode, GT and the Doc dive into:

• The Unboxing: The satisfying first crack of the seal on this Kentucky-exclusive find.

• The Profile: Exploring the interplay between the toasted malt notes and the creamy, often fruity characteristics of the red ale finish.

• The Verdict: Does the Red Ale cask elevate the malted bourbon, or does it get lost in the "dark arts" of the blend?

Grab a glass and join the conversation as we see if this bottle lives up to the hype.