{"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":"The Labor of Love behind Tears of Llorona","slug":"the-labor-of-love-behind-tears-of-llorona","published_at":"2026-05-05T15:11:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/the-labor-of-love-behind-tears-of-llorona","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3ed12d107db4142f80e175ba4cac5fa05db939e83ea70caafd5a5d30b11eefce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZWU3YmEyMy0yODg2LTQ4OTktYTNkNi00NWMyMTUwZGY3YTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmOWZiNWFjMjgyYjY3YjE3NzhkYjIwL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtNV9fMTYtMTQtNTAubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3ed12d107db4142f80e175ba4cac5fa05db939e83ea70caafd5a5d30b11eefce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZWU3YmEyMy0yODg2LTQ4OTktYTNkNi00NWMyMTUwZGY3YTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmOWZiNWFjMjgyYjY3YjE3NzhkYjIwL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtNV9fMTYtMTQtNTAubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Is Tequila just for margaritas, or is it the next frontier for the serious whiskey collector? This Cinco de Mayo, we’re joined by Luigi Rodriguez, Tears of Llorona national brand ambassador. We dive into why this bottle is frequently called the \"Pappy of Tequila,\" exploring the high-altitude agave farming, the legendary triple-barrel aging process (Scotch, Sherry, and Brandy). #CincoDeMayo2026 #PremiumTequila #AgaveLove #MexicanHeritage #SummerSipping #LuxurySpirits #TequilaTasting Extra Añejo Tequila, Triple Cask Aging, Scotch and Sherry Barrels, Blue Weber Agave, Master Tequilero, the Pappy of Tequila, Whiskey-drinker’s Tequila, Non-additive Tequila, 5-year aged, High-altitude agave, Estate-grown, , NOM 1146, Sipping Tequila, Luxury Spirits Market The Bourbon Lens Takeaways Agave is an Agricultural Masterpiece: Unlike grain, which is harvested annually, agave takes nearly a decade to mature. Rodriguez explains the \"labor of love\" required to farm high-altitude Blue Weber agave and why patience is the most important ingredient. The Art of the Crossover: With 5 years of aging in three distinct cask types, Tears of Llorona isn't just \"tequila\"—it’s a complex, barrel-driven experience designed specifically to appeal to the palates of Scotch and Bourbon enthusiasts. Timestamped Chapters 00:00 | Cinco de Mayo & The Tequila Evolution: Why tequila is dominating the summer spirits conversation. 06:44 | The Unique Portfolio: How Germán transitioned from his family legacy at Chinaco to creating the ultra-premium Tears of Llorona. 13:27 | The Art of Blending & Aging: A deep dive into the 5-year maturation in Scotch, Sherry, and Brandy oak. 19:08 | The Labor of Love: The grueling reality of agave farming and why \"mass-produced\" can't compete with \"estate-grown.\" 25:15 | T…","meta_description":"Is Tequila just for margaritas, or is it the next frontier for the serious whiskey collector? 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