{"podcast":{"title":"Tasting Tequila with Brad","slug":"tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549","podcast_index_feed_id":7100549,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/zk657","website_url":"https://tastingtequilawithbrad.castos.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6734e1874defc1-91776814/images/podcast/covers/c1a-0w4m7-qdodgg3vbv8n-k2wydg.png","author":"Bradley Niccum","episode_count":100,"summary":"Video at www.youtube.com/@Tastingtequilawithbrad Dive deep into the world of tequila with exclusive interviews from the industry's leading figures. Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with master distillers, brand founders, and agave experts who share their stories, craft secrets, and passion for tequila. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just beginning your tequila journey, join us as we explore the rich culture, traditions, and innovations shaping this iconic spirit. Discover what makes tequila truly special, one sip at a time. Follow me at @tastingtequilawithbrad Facebook, Instagram, TIKTOK.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T04:17:14.244881+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549"},"episode":{"title":"From Gas Cans to Global Mezcal | Jake Lustig’s INSANE Story","slug":"from-gas-cans-to-global-mezcal-jake-lustig-s-insane-story","published_at":"2026-05-20T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/from-gas-cans-to-global-mezcal-jake-lustig-s-insane-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549","url":"https://tastingtequilawithbrad.castos.com/episodes/from-gas-cans-to-global-mezcal-jake-lustigs-insane-story","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6734e1874defc1-91776814/2466921/c1e-vq08pc5xxmkuwz1vo-xxkj18zdi929-2hoxgs.mp3?awCollectionId=62782&awEpisodeId=https%3A%2F%2Fpermalink.castos.com%2Fpodcast%2F62782%2Fepisode%2F2466921&aw_0_1st.ri=castos&aw_0_cnt.rss=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.castos.com%2Fzk657&aw_0_azn.pgenre=%5BEducation%2CHistory%2CBusiness%5D&aw_0_cnt.url=https%3A%2F%2Ftastingtequilawithbrad.castos.com%2Fepisodes%2Ffrom-gas-cans-to-global-mezcal-jake-lustigs-insane-story&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&q_co=8ed45142755632ab986c1a9732225db24654511d5f55153189386ff601f3ff21","summary":"Jake Lustig joins me for one of the BEST agave spirit conversations I’ve ever had on Tasting Tequila with Brad. We dive deep into traditional mezcal production, Don Amado Mezcal, ArteNOM tequila, clay pot distillation, Oaxaca, fermentation with fibers, historic tequila production methods, and how mezcal went from being delivered in gas cans to becoming a global craft spirit movement. Jake shares incredible stories about starting in Oaxaca in the late 80s, mapping distilleries, building Don Amado Mezcal, helping launch Espolòn Tequila, creating ArteNOM, and preserving traditional agave culture while still innovating production methods. This interview covers: Traditional clay pot mezcal distillation Don Amado Mezcal production ArteNOM 1123 & historic tequila methods Mezcal vs tequila differences Wild vs cultivated agave Fermentation techniques Oaxaca mezcal culture Sustainability & agave replanting Barrel-aged mezcal debate The future of craft agave spirits If you love additive-free tequila, traditional mezcal, agave education, or hearing stories from the legends behind the industry, this interview is for you. Let me know in the comments: What’s YOUR favorite mezcal right now? #Mezcal #JakeLustig #DonAmado #ArteNOM #Tequila #AgaveSpirits #Oaxaca #AdditiveFreeTequila #ClayPotDistillation #TastingTequilaWithBrad","meta_description":"Jake Lustig joins me for one of the BEST agave spirit conversations I’ve ever had on Tasting Tequila with Brad. We dive deep into traditional mezcal produ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3762,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/episodes/from-gas-cans-to-global-mezcal-jake-lustig-s-insane-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/from-gas-cans-to-global-mezcal-jake-lustig-s-insane-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}