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 pour" excuses here—we’re giving you our raw, unfiltered first impressions.

The Mission: Crack it. Pour it. Grade it.

The Contender: Raconteur Rye.

The Verdict: You’ll have to watch to see if we’re adding this to the permanent collection or passing it to a friend.