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The Third Pour
by The Doc and Izzy
The Goal: Pierce the veil of whiskey marketing.The Method: Strict, double-blind evaluation.The Question: Does the price tag match the pour?In a whiskey culture dominated by manufactured status and label-chasing, The Third Pour acts as the ultimate consumer watchdog. Led by "The Doc," our panel strips away the fancy packaging, the artificial hype, and the secondary-market noise to evaluate spirits on merit alone.By putting legendary allocated bottles head-to-head with budget-friendly powerhouses in a blind environment, we consistently prove that great whiskey doesn't require a master's degree in hunting bottles—just a dedication to the craft.Hit subscribe, leave your brand bias at the door, and find out what happens when the labels come off.
Episodes
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Episode #88 - The Bottle That Came Full Circle! Blind Box Sample 4 (ft. David Hamilton)
Izzy and T are holding down the fort elsewhere this week, so The Doc is bringing in a special guest host: master bourbon hunter David Hamilton! The guys pop open Blind Box Sample #4 for a unfiltered double-blind evaluation. The nose kicks off with distinct Wild Turkey characteristics, but the...
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Episode #87 - Duck Club Bourbon Flight: High Brass, 92 proof & New Wetlands Review!
Duck Club Triple Flight: High Brass Parole Hearing, New Wetlands Release & Bourbon Hunting! On this edition of Fresh Crack Friday, Doc and Izzy are diving deep into the full Duck Club lineup, taking on three distinct expressions in one epic session! Here’s what’s on the menu for today’s flight:...
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Episode #86 - Total Confusion & Vampires?!? Blind Box Sample #52
In this episode of The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy sit down for a Blind Box challenge that completely throws them for a loop. Sample -#52 hands the fellas a massive curveball—leading to an entire episode of sheer confusion, wild guesses, and plenty of laughs. They manage to call out that it's a...
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Episode #85 - Fresh Crack Friday: Redwood Empire Hyperion - Frankenstein Whiskey or Masterpiece?
On this week’s Fresh Crack Friday, the fellas are cracking into one of the most anticipated releases of the year—The Hyperion by Redwood Empire! This highly allocated, limited-time offering breaks all the rules. Blending four distinct whiskey styles (bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey, and American…
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Episode #84 - Nail Polish & 7-Up: The 15-Year Blind Box Mystery - Sample #59
Welcome back to the pour! The fellas are finally back in the studio together after the Doc’s shoulder surgery! To celebrate (or punish) his return, Izzy and the Doc dive back into the mystery stash and pull Sample #59 straight out of the Blind Box. No frills, no fancy setups—just pure, unfiltered...
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Episode #83 - Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Review: Blown Away... Or Blown Out? -Fresh Crack Friday
It’s Fresh Crack Friday on The Third Pour, and The Doc and Izzy are diving into a fresh bottle of Dragon’s Milk Small Batch Bourbon—courtesy of show correspondent Dakota Phillips! The fellas crack the seal live on camera and share their immediate, unfiltered reactions. Safe to say, both host and...
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Episode #82 - Scent, Science & Sample #32 - The Blind Box Returns
The Blind Box is back in the studio, and this week, it might actually have a heart! The Doc and Izzy crack open Sample #32 for a double-blind breakdown that takes an unexpected turn from the very first pour. From the second the cork pops, the nose transports The Doc straight down memory lane…
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Episode #81 - Wood Hat Bottled-in-Bond Fresh Crack! Plus viewer emails & hat chaos!
It is Friday, the seals are breaking, and the boys have completely lost the plot. This week on Fresh Crack Friday, Izzy and The Doc pull the cork on the Wood Hat Bottled-in-Bond "Bourbon Rubenesque" for its very first taste, and let's just say this Missouri single barrel brings serious…
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Episode #80 - Masterclass nose or total guess: The Doc calls his shot on blind box sample #18
David Hamilton is back in the studio for another wild Blind Box Wednesday! This week, he reaches into the box and pulls Sample #18. Before taking a single sip, the Doc puts on an absolute masterclass using just the nose—calling his shot early and setting the stakes high. Does his nose live up to...
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Episode #79 - 152.2 PROOF HAZMAT! 11-Year Dry Fly Distilling & Gentsgiving NWA with David Hamilton
Fresh Crack Friday is getting wild! The fellas are joined back in the studio by David Hamilton, and he brought a certified monster to the table: an 1.1-year-old specialty barrel release from Dry Fly Distilling clocking in at a massive 152.2 proof! Can the palate survive pure uncut hazmat juice?…
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Episode - 78 - Fruity, Funky, and Salty?! Testing Blind Box Sample 17
Welcome back to The Third Pour! In Episode 78, Izzy and The Doc welcome longtime friend David Hamilton to the show. The guys dive deep into David’s journey into the world of bourbon, sharing laughs and great conversation along the way. Then, it's time to crack open the vault for another blind…
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Episode #77: Tale of Two Labels — Old Forester Arkansas Barrel Heads Store Picks!
Episode #77: Arkansas Barrel Heads Takeover — Black Label vs. Blue Label Old Forester Picks! The fellas are back in the studio with double the trouble! In this episode, Izzy and The Doc sit down for a double Fresh Crack Friday featuring two separate Old Forester single barrel store picks…
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Episode #76 - Floral, Funky, & Unfiltered: Izzy & The Doc Face Blind Box Sample #44
Things get wild in the studio for this edition of the Blind Box Showdown! Izzy and The Doc pull Sample #44 for a completely blind pour, and from the very first glance, something feels... off. Is it the unexpected color? The intriguing nose? Or that wild, flowery, funky finish that leaves everyone...
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Episode #75: J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Preview Pouring with legends - with Ryan Maybee & Nathan Perry
The Doc and Izzy take The Third Pour on the road to historic Kansas City for an exclusive, sit-down conversation at J. Rieger & Co. In this episode, we sit down with co-founder Ryan Maybee and Master Distiller Nathan Perry to explore the deep history of Kansas City spirits and what makes their...
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Episode #74 - Blind Box #5 Reveal: Funky Flavors, Bad Guesses & Pure Hilarity
The dreaded Blind Box is back on the bar, and sample #5 is testing everything Izzy and The Doc thought they knew! This week, the fellas pour, taste, and attempt to strip away all the hype to see what’s actually in the glass. The second it hits the palate, things take a wild turn—we’re talking...
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Episode #73 - FRESH CRACK FRIDAY: 154.4 PROOF 26-YEAR OBTAINIUM CANADIAN WHISKEY!
The crew is back in the studio together, and this week for Fresh Crack Friday, we’re opening the oldest and hottest pour to ever cross the desk: Obtainium 26-Year Canadian Whisky, coming in at a wild 154.4 proof! Watch the real-time reactions as we crack the seal and see if the heat overpowers…
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Episode #72 - Blind Tasting 4 Mystery Whiskeys (Things Get Wild)
This week, T, Izzy, and Doc take on four double-blind samples sent in by one of their bourbon brothers! Join the guys as they blindly sample each pour, break down the flavors, and attempt to guess what’s in the glass. As usual, it doesn’t take long for the conversation to go off the rails—expect...
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Episode #71. The Crazy Connection Between These 2 Wheated Bourbons! 🌾 | Fresh Crack Friday
Wheat Whiskeys, KC Memories, and a Crazy Bourbon Connection! 🥃🌾 It’s another Fresh Crack Friday on The Third Pour! The Doc and Izzy are holding down the studio while T is away on the road—though he couldn't resist sending in a special video message to check in with the crew. In this episode…
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Episode #70 - Over-Ripe & Undrinkable: The Blind Box #62 Disaster
"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…
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Episode #69 - Fresh Cracking a 13-Year Hazmat Bourbon! Hartfield & Co. Family Reserve Review
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...
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Episode #68 -The Ultimate Blind Test: Curly D Traps The Doc & Izzy!
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…
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Episode #67 - Unfiltered Bourbon Talk: Market Correction, Total Crash, and Peerless Toasted
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....
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Episode #66 - BLIND BOX BLITZ: Sample #37 & The Legend of the Duck Club! 🥃🦆
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...
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Episode #65 - Renovations, Restroom Meltdowns & A BANGER Rye! Welcome to Fresh Crack Friday
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...
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Episode #64 - Hot, Fruity, and Totally Unhinged: Blind Box Sample -# 42
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…
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Episode #63 - FRESH CRACK FRIDAY: J. Rieger Monogram Showdown! (2023 vs 2022) 🥃
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…
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Episode #62 - Blind Box Sample #9 -Broke Our Tasting Brains! 🤯
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.…
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Episode #61 - The Bourbon Purists' Nightmare: T's Infinity Bottle Experiment
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...
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Episode #60 - Bourbon, Blind Boxes, & Pure Chaos! Tasting Sample #47 with T!
Can we crack the code on Sample #47? The Doc and Izzy are back at the tasting table this week, and we brought reinforcements! Our good buddy T joins the crew as we dive headfirst into another legendary double-blind box challenge. We poured it up, put our palates to the test, and tried to guess...
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Episode # 59 - Fresh Crack Friday - New Riff Aged 8 Years?! Worth The Hype Or A Total Flop?
🥃 Fresh Crack Friday: The 8-Year New Riff Showdown! Pop the tops and pour a glass, because it’s Fresh Crack Friday! This week, the Doc and Izzy are breaking the seals on two highly anticipated, mature expressions from a distillery that’s been firing on all cylinders: New Riff Distilling. We’re...
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Episode #58 - Unboxing the Mystery: Can T, Izzy & The Doc Crack The Blind Box - Sample #27?
The box is locked, the pour is fresh, and absolutely no one has a clue what's in the glass. 🥃🕵️♂️ This week on The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy are bringing reinforcements into the studio—our good friend T joins the panel to tackle the ultimate mystery: Blind Box Sample #27. From the very…
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Episode #57 - Happy 4th of July 1176. 250 Years of Rittenhouse Rye & Total Editing Chaos
Crack a bottle and cover your ears, because Izzy and The Doc are turning the volume all the way up for a massive, high-octane 4th of July special! From the absolute word go, the boys completely lose the script. This is The Third Pour at its most unfiltered, chaotic, and downright hilarious.…
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Episode #56 - Fresh Crack Friday -Is This 7-Year Old Grand-Dad Worth The Hype?
Fresh Crack Friday is officially a party! 🔥 On this episode of The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy are back in the studio, and they brought a very special guest along for the ride—T is FINALLY back in the building! 🙌🥃 With T back in his seat, you already know the energy is off the charts, the...
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Episode #55 - A Perfect Blind Call?! 🤯 The Doc Crushes Blind Box Sample #15!
The Third Pour | Episode #55 Get ready, folks, because this episode of The Third Pour absolutely defies the laws of physics—and probability! The Doc and Izzy are back in the studio, diving headfirst into the legendary Blind Box. Today, they pull Sample #15, and what happens next will go down in...
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Episode #54 - Fresh Crack Friday - Does Blue Note Honey Rye Cask Live Up To The Hype?
It’s Fresh Crack Friday, and things are getting wonderfully out of hand! 🥃🍯 This week on The Third Pour, The Doc and Izzy are breaking the seal on a highly anticipated bottle: Blue Note Honey Rye Cask. If you’ve been wondering whether this sticky, sweet, and spicy release lives up to the...
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Episode #53 - Did Izzy Just Call His Shot?!?! - Blind Box #31
Happy Whiskey Wednesday! Welcome back to The Third Pour, where we challenge bottle bias and dive headfirst into the liquid truth. In this episode of The Blind Box, Izzy and The Doc pull mystery Sample #31—and right out of the gate, things get interesting. Izzy’s palate goes straight to work, and…
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Episode #52 - The Canadian Showdown & The Truth About Caribou Crossing
It’s Fresh Crack Friday, and The Doc and Izzy are diving headfirst into the world of Canadian whiskey with two massive first-pour reviews. First up, they are popping the cork on the highly sought-after, incredibly stylish Caribou Crossing. Beyond the beautiful bottle and that famous moose…
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Episode #51 - Great Bourbon - Terrible Guesses - Blind Box Sample #43
Welcome back to The Third Pour! In this episode of The Blind Box, Izzy and The Doc face off against mystery Sample #43. It’s an absolute pour-crusher that both of them thoroughly enjoy—but when it comes to actually identifying the distillery, age statement, or proof? Let’s just say the palate…
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Episode #50 - The Ultimate Milestone on National Bourbon Day!
Cheers to 50 episodes, Third Pour Family! 🥃🎉 We made it to the big 50, and there’s no better way to celebrate than dropping a special episode just in time for National Bourbon Day! To mark the milestone, The Doc and Izzy are hanging out in the studio, and we’ve brought along a very special…
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Episode #49 - The Ghost in The Rickhouse: Dark Arts 16 Year Old and the Buff-Turkey Legend.
📝 Episode Description This Fresh Crack Friday, The Doc and Izzy are breaking the seal on a monster of a bottle: Dark Arts Whiskey House 16-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey—the legendary "Buff Turkey" batch. Clocking in 122.6, this rare, dark nectar has been highly anticipated in the…
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Episode #48 - Blind Box - Sample #33 - The sugar shocker and the great canine walkout
Blind Box #33: Sugar Shocker & The Great Canine Walkout Welcome back to The Third Pour, where the pours are blind, the whiskeys are baffling, and the technical difficulties are guaranteed! This week, The Doc and Izzy dive headfirst into the mystery box to tackle Sample #33, and things get off the...
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Fresh Crack Friday - Featuring Silver Springs Sweet Rye
Kilts on, bottles cracked, and zero filters engaged. On this edition of Fresh Crack Friday, The Doc and Izzy are cracking open one of the most talked-about, highly coveted hidden gems making waves right now: Silver Springs Sweet Rye Whiskey. Bottled at cask strength with a unique mash bill (65\%...
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The Doc is called out! The Ultimate Wheated Bourbon Blind (Feat. Curly D)
The Doc is finally on the hot seat! Everyone knows The Doc absolutely loves Weller Antique 107. It’s his benchmark wheater—but what happens when you strip away the label and remove the bottle bias? In this wild and unscripted episode, The Doc's wife, Curly D, joins the crew to keep everyone…
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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...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Goal: Pierce the veil of whiskey marketing.The Method: Strict, double-blind evaluation.The Question: Does the price tag match the pour?In a whiskey culture dominated by manufactured status and label-chasing, The Third Pour acts as the ultimate consumer watchdog. Led by "The Doc," our panel strips away the fancy packaging, the artificial hype, and the secondary-market noise to evaluate spirits on merit alone.By putting legendary allocated bottles head-to-head with budget-friendly powerhouses in a blind environment, we consistently prove that great whiskey doesn't require a master's degree in hunting bottles—just a dedication to the craft.Hit subscribe, leave your brand bias at the door, and find out what happens when the labels come off.
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How many episodes does The Third Pour have?
The Third Pour currently has 86 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Third Pour about?
The Goal: Pierce the veil of whiskey marketing.The Method: Strict, double-blind evaluation.The Question: Does the price tag match the pour?In a whiskey culture dominated by manufactured status and label-chasing, The Third Pour acts as the ultimate consumer watchdog. Led by "The Doc," our panel...
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The Third Pour is created and hosted by The Doc and Izzy.
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