{"podcast":{"title":"Bourbon Lens","slug":"bourbon-lens-1160749","podcast_index_feed_id":1160749,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/70904b/feeds.libsyn.com/158291/rss/?redirect=false","website_url":"http://bourbonlens.libsyn.com/site","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/5911a848-085d-46f7-a1c3-4d20292a1706/490C3A3D-505F-4F4C-8EC0-FC93B6F3CCB8.jpeg","author":"Bourbon Lens","episode_count":437,"summary":"Bourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us. Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky's native spirit and look to learn all that we can about every type of whiskey. We welcome you to pour a glass of whiskey and join us. We are always looking for show topics, discussion starters, and new whiskies to try. Contact us on social media or send us an email to: Info@BourbonLens.com with ideas, comments, or questions.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:19:23.707970+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749"},"episode":{"title":"Does Red Corn Make Woodford Reserve Better?","slug":"does-red-corn-make-woodford-reserve-better","published_at":"2026-06-26T04:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/does-red-corn-make-woodford-reserve-better","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3cdcb550c2e87e02798a1b056a5d31bcff5f768502788fc0fe7ae84f15a33397/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZTkxZmRiNS04MDQ4LTQ0YzItYTIzYS1jOGY0MDZjMzU3NDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzZGU0OGVkOTlkZjNmMDZjN2RmYjc5L2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMjZfXzQtMzEtNDIubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3cdcb550c2e87e02798a1b056a5d31bcff5f768502788fc0fe7ae84f15a33397/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZTkxZmRiNS04MDQ4LTQ0YzItYTIzYS1jOGY0MDZjMzU3NDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzZGU0OGVkOTlkZjNmMDZjN2RmYjc5L2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMjZfXzQtMzEtNDIubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"What happens when you swap traditional yellow corn for a rare, deep-pigmented heirloom grain? 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Jake breaks down how this deep-pigmented heirloom corn shifts the flavor wheel completely away from standard Woodford sweetness into a bolder, softer, and highly savory presentation. We dive into a rich nosh of dark chocolate, spiced cherry, and green apple, followed by a warm palate medley of baking spices, tarts custard, and sun tea. Find out if this weather-damaged experiment holds its own against traditional yellow corn mash bills! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Groundbreaking Grain: Intro to Woodford Reserve's heirloom red corn innovation 00:26 - The 51% Rule: Breaking down standard bourbon regulations vs. heirloom varietals 00:36 - Destructive Terroir: How a massive Kentucky storm cut the crop yield and created rarity 01:06 - Agricultural Chemistry: The atmospheric elements shaping modern craft distillation 0…","meta_description":"What happens when you swap traditional yellow corn for a rare, deep-pigmented heirloom grain? 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