Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Añejo Tequila

Known as "the Pappy Van Winkle of tequilas," Tears of Llorona No. 3 represents the pinnacle of tequila craftsmanship and one of the world's most sought-after spirits.

Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Añejo - Where Legend Becomes Liquid

In the mist-shrouded volcanic highlands of Jalisco, where ancient agave plants grow slowly in sacred soil, a story unfolds that bridges two worlds—one of heartbreak and haunting, the other of heritage and hope.

The legend begins with La Llorona, the weeping woman of Mexican folklore—a beautiful soul named María who, in a moment of devastating betrayal and blind rage, drowned her children in jealousy over her unfaithful husband, then took her own life in unbearable grief. Condemned to wander eternally near bodies of water, her mournful cries pierce the night—"¡Ay, mis hijos!" ("Oh, my children!")—as she searches for what can never be found. This haunting tale was whispered to young Germán González Gorrochotegui by his father, Guillermo González Diaz Lombardo, during childhood evenings that would shape a destiny.

But Germán's own story carries weight beyond folklore. His bloodline traces back to General Manuel González, President of Mexico from 1880-1884, and his father Guillermo was the visionary who created Chinaco—Mexico's first ultra-premium tequila imported to America, fighting the industry to get his region designated for tequila production and opening the door for all craft tequilas that followed. Growing up, Germán learned every sacred aspect of tequila-making—from working the agave fields under the Mexican sun to mastering the intricate science of distillation in the laboratory, absorbing generations of knowledge that flowed through his veins like the spirits he would one day create.

In 2012, inspired by his father's bedtime stories and driven by an obsessive pursuit of perfection, Germán crafted something extraordinary—originally just for himself, never intended for the world to taste. Using hand-selected highland agaves grown for at least 8 years in volcanic soil, each piña personally inspected before slow-roasting for over 20 hours, then fermented with proprietary yeast and double-distilled in copper pot stills—but the magic happened in the aging. For nearly five years, the spirit rested in three types of barrels: half in ex-Scotch whisky barrels, a quarter in Sherry casks, and a quarter in French Limousin barrels that once held Cognac, creating a complexity that transcended traditional boundaries.

When Germán finally shared his secret reserve with close friends, they were stunned. It was simply too magnificent to keep hidden. As they convinced him to release it, the name came naturally—Tears of Llorona carried double meaning: the tragic tears of the legendary weeping woman, and the "angels' tears"—the high osmotic loss during aging where the angels claim their precious share, concentrating the spirit's very essence.

The "No. 3" marking this bottle tells its own tale of rarity. As of 2024, only 19 lotes (batches) have ever been produced, making each numbered release a chapter in an ongoing story of artisanal obsession. Like La Llorona herself, condemned to wander until she finds what she seeks, this tequila represents Germán's eternal pursuit of the impossible—preserving pure agave character despite five years in wood, honoring tradition while transcending every boundary.

Critics call it "the Pappy Van Winkle of tequilas" and "a sipping tequila of the highest order—more like a high-end scotch or cognac", but those words barely capture the truth. This isn't merely a spirit—it's liquid storytelling, where folklore meets craft, where generations of knowledge converge in a single sip, and where the search for perfection becomes beautifully, heartbreakingly real. In every amber drop lies the soul of Mexico, the devotion of a master, and the eternal echo of La Llorona's cry—transformed from sorrow into something transcendent, something that makes the impossible search finally, gloriously worthwhile.

Perfect for special celebrations, luxury gifting, or as the crown jewel of any premium spirits collection. From Master Tequilero Germán González's personal storage, Tears of Llorona No. 3 represents the ultimate expression of tequila artistry - a liquid masterpiece decades in the making.

Available in 1-liter presentation bottle - truly a pour worth a thousand words.