"When the color alone makes you question your choices, you know you're in for a rough ride."

T is out on the road this week, leaving Doc and Izzy to hold down the fort in the studio! Don't worry—T wasn't completely MIA and sent in a video message to check in, but he definitely picked the right week to skip the blind pour.

Izzy reaches into the vault and pulls Sample #62, and the trouble starts before the glass even reaches their lips. Discouraged immediately by a suspicious color, the fellas press on—only to be met with a nose full of over-ripe fruit and harsh alcohol fumes.

The tasting? Let’s just say it isn't winning any awards. In fact, this pour is so brutal that Doc couldn't even bring himself to finish it.

Bad drams aside, the energy in the studio stays high. Join Doc and Izzy for plenty of laughs, brutal honesty, and great conversation as they survive another Blind Box nightmare so you don't have to!

Episode #69: Fresh Cracking a 140+ Proof Hazmat Bourbon! (Hartfield & Co. 13-Year)

The fellas are back in the rickhouse for Episode #69! In this absolute monster of an episode, The Doc, Izzy, and T sit down to fresh crack one of the most anticipated bottles of the year: the Hartfield & Company 13-Year Single Barrel Family Reserve.

This isn't your average high-proof pour—this single barrel clocks in at a face-melting 140+ proof (Hazmat territory!). Is it pure heat, or does it pack enough aged complexity and flavor to balance out that massive proof? We put it straight to the glass to find out.

Inside the Episode:

🔥 The Hazmat Crack: Uncorking the 13-year Hartfield & Co. and giving our honest, unfiltered first impressions.

🐳 White Whales: The crew breaks down the ultimate dream bottles they’re still hunting for in today's crazy market.

✂️ Grooming & Hygiene Hot Takes: Beyond the glass—the fellas dive into personal grooming habits and staying fresh.

🥃 The Verdict: Where does this high-octane 13-year pour land on The Third Pour rating scale? Is it a cabinet staple or a one-and-done heat bomb?

Grab a glass, kick back, and pour yourself something good while you watch!

Can the boys actually practice what they preach, or will blind hype get the best of them?

This week, the studio gets a very special guest host: The Doc’s wife, Curly D! She’s taking full control of the bar and putting Izzy and The Doc through the ultimate gauntlet.

Bringing two mystery pours, Curly D sets up a double-blind tasting designed to put their palates, pretension, and "Don't Drink the Hype" motto to the absolute test.

No brand names, no fancy labels, and zero context. Watch as Izzy and The Doc break down the nose, palate, and finish on both pours—debating proof, age, and price point—before Curly D drops the curtain.

The final reveal leaves the table completely stunned and proves once again why blind tastings are the only true truth teller in whiskey.

Grab a glass, play along at home, and drop your guesses in the comments before the final reveal!

Is the bourbon boom officially ending, or are we just watching the market finally catch its breath?

With T out on the road again, The Doc and Izzy hold down the studio for a classic Fresh Crack Friday. This week, the boys pop the top on a highly anticipated bottle: Peerless Toasted Bourbon.

Straight out of the bottle, this dynamic pour sets the stage for one of the most engaging, free-flowing conversations the show has seen yet.

Later in the episode, the guys dive into the viewer mailbag to answer your questions—leading straight into a deep dive on the state of the whiskey industry.

From secondary market price drops to allocated bottles sitting on shelves, Izzy and

The Doc debate whether the whiskey crazy train is running out of steam or if we’re simply witnessing a long-overdue market correction.

Grab a pour, kick back, and join the conversation in the comments!

The trio is back at the tasting table for another unscripted, unfiltered, and completely blind tasting session!

In this episode, T, Izzy, and The Doc unbox Sample #37—and right out of the gate, this mystery pour triggers some heavy nostalgia.

Is it low-proof magic, or did the whiskey gods pull a fast one on us? Izzy and The Doc immediately draw a wild comparison to the fabled, highly controversial"Duck Club Pour." You know when a sample brings up questionable past pours, things are about to get interesting... and completely unhinged.

Naturally, it doesn't take long for the conversation to go totally off the rails. From deep tasting notes to completely unrelated tangents, this is The Third Pour in its truest form.

🎨 CONTEST / SURPRISE BONUS! 🎨

For our Youtube fans - Keep your eyes peeled during today’s episode! There’s a mystery painting hanging in the background of our set.

Can you identify the person in the painting?

👇 Drop your guess in the comments below! If you're the first to get it right (or catch us by surprise), The Third Pour team is sending you a special mystery prize pack directly to your door! 🎁📦

Join the Conversation:

Did Sample #37 sound like something you'd add to your shelf? What’s your ultimate "Duck Club" level pour?

Let us know in the comments, don't forget to Like & Subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a pour!

Fresh Crack Friday is BACK!

The Doc and Izzy are finally back together in the studio catching up after one hell of a long week.

From surviving kids' birthday parties and tackling home renovation updates to... well, crying in the restroom, the fellas cover it all with zero filter.

To top off the madness, we’re cracking open a very special bottle: Lasso Motel 10-Year Cask Strength Rye.

Does this high-proof rye live up to the hype? Spoiler alert: BOTH hosts absolutely fell in love with it. High energy, tons of laughs, a quick viewer email mailbag segment, and an incredible pour—you don't want to miss this one!

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below with your favorite Rye of the year! Pour yourself a glass and enjoy the show! 🥃✨

When The Doc, Izzy, and T get together, you know you’re in for a wild ride. In this episode, the gang pulls Sample #42 from the blind box—and it throws everyone for a loop.

Packed with high heat and big fruit, it turns out to be one of the most polarizing pours yet.

Will the trio reach a consensus, or will Sample #42 break the crew apart? Watch along to see the reveal and where it lands on the official board!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe and drop a comment below!

Crack 'em if you got 'em! Welcome back to The Third Pour, and happy Fresh Crack Friday! Today, the regular crew—The Doc, T and Izzy—crack an absolute powerhouse of an episode.

We are officially breaking the seal on the highly regarded 2023 Monogram from J. Rieger & Co. But you know we couldn't stop there. For a massive bonus, we’re putting it head-to-head against the 2022 Monogram bottle to compare,

contrast, and see how these two heavy-hitters stack up.

Expect tons of laughs, incredible conversation, and the usual high-proof shenanigans. Drop a comment below: Have you tried the Monogram series? Which year takes the crown for you?

Pour yourself a double, hit that subscribe button, and let’s get into it!

With our third host, T, traveling, The Doc and Izzy are holding down the studio alone—and things got wild quick.

We reached into the blind box and pulled out Sample #9, and let’s just say the initial color did not leave us feeling encouraged.

But once we took a sniff and a sip? Absolute chaos. The nose and tasting notes on this bottle are completely out of left field.

We managed to dial in the price and nail down the proof, but when it came to guessing the actual bottle, we missed the mark.

Can you guess what it is before the reveal? Drop your predictions in the comments!

Grab a glass and get comfortable—this is a long, laugh-filled pour you won't want to rush. 🥃

In this episode, The Doc and Izzy are joined in the studio by special guest T, who brought along a truly unique creation: a custom-made Infinity Bottle built specifically for the show!

But don't expect a traditional blend. T breaks down his completely unorthodox aging and blending process—one that involves deliberate exposure to high heat and direct sunlight. It’s a mad-scientist approach guaranteed to send absolute shivers down the spines of strict bourbon purists everywhere! ☀️🔥

Because the chemistry and camaraderie were so good, the guys ended up just kicking back, enjoying each other's company, and sipping on some damn fine whiskey.

There was simply too much good conversation to fit into one episode, making this Part 1 of a special series (especially since T is already hard at work cooking up a second custom infinity bottle just for The Doc!).

🧪 GIVEAWAY ALERT: Want a taste of the madness? The very first viewer to drop a comment saying they want a sample of T's infinity bottle will get one shipped directly to them. Speed counts, so get those fingers typing!

Expect a ton of laughs, zero gatekeeping, and plenty of great whiskey talk. Cheers!