What’s the difference between a Blanco and a Silvestre Bacanora? What makes Reposado so unique at Kilinga?In Part 2 of our exclusive conversation, Rodrigo Bojórquez — founder and master distiller of Kilinga Bacanora — takes us deep into the artistry behind each of his expressions.From the vibrant youth of Silvestre to the mature elegance of Blanco and the barrel-aged complexity of Reposado, this is a journey into agave expression, sustainability, and tradition. 🌵🔥🎙️ In this episode you’ll discover:✅ The difference between wild-grown vs cultivated agave✅ Why agave maturity (6 vs 12 years) deeply changes the flavor✅ How Kilinga mimics wild conditions to preserve flavor and ecology✅ The traditional production methods — with modern, eco-conscious upgrades✅ Why Reposado wasn’t originally part of the plan — and how it became a complex surprise✅ Notes of honey, florals, caramel, mesquite, cinnamon, and even... gin?!✅ Why agave is a storyteller, and Rodrigo is its translator👉 Watch Part 1 to learn the origin story of Kilinga:https://youtu.be/gcQ8htli2r8👉 Stay tuned for Part 3 — where we explore cocktails, creativity, and cultural evolution in spirits🕓 Chapters00:00 – Intro: The Silvestre vs Blanco debate01:00 – How agave maturity changes aroma, sweetness, and energy03:00 – Sustainable wild mimicry & mesquite reforestation04:00 – Traditional roasting, milling, fermentation & double distillation07:00 – Reposado: The “Frankenstein” that won hearts08:30 – Vanilla, spice, wine cask finishes, and layered complexity10:00 – Bacanora as a storytelling spirit11:00 – Cocktails, creativity, and sipping cultureFollow Kilinga Bacanora to learn more about this spirit:Website: https://kilingabacanora.com/Facebook: @bacanorakilingaInstagram: @kilingabacanoraFollow us:Website: TheLiquorConnoisseur.comInstagram: @theliquorconnoisseurTikTok: @theliquorconnoisseurFacebook: @theliquorconnoisseur+21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #drinktoremembernottoforget ©2025 The liquor Connoisseur, Oklahoma City, OK. Please Drink Responsibly
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