{"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":"I Knew This Tequila Was Different Immediately","slug":"i-knew-this-tequila-was-different-immediately","published_at":"2026-05-28T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/i-knew-this-tequila-was-different-immediately","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549","url":"https://tastingtequilawithbrad.castos.com/episodes/i-knew-this-tequila-was-different-immediately","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6734e1874defc1-91776814/2473250/c1e-mpq3ws41g90cv3g1g-dmjno87rb6jg-x63oov.mp3?awCollectionId=62782&awEpisodeId=https%3A%2F%2Fpermalink.castos.com%2Fpodcast%2F62782%2Fepisode%2F2473250&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%2Fi-knew-this-tequila-was-different-immediately&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&q_co=98346c9e7f355108666d7837e8a6c20141879a8c64a48050949fe3774432429e","summary":"The second I nosed this tequila… I knew it was different. The new 2026 Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata might honestly be one of the most exciting blanco tequila releases of the year. This is the FIRST single estate release fully owned and farmed by the Rosales family of Cascahuín (NOM 1123), and you can immediately taste and smell the difference. Using traditional brick ovens, a blend of tahona and roller mill extraction, and mixed fermentation with stainless steel and wood tanks with fibers, this tequila delivers incredible cooked agave, floral notes, minerality, citrus, pepper, and a subtle eucalyptus character that absolutely jumps out of the glass. In this review, I break down: Aroma and tasting notes Traditional production methods Why this release matters The story behind La Mesa del Charco How it compares to previous Lágrimas del Valle releases Special thanks to Brandon Cummings from Altamar Brands for the interview and insight into this incredible project. Tequila Reviewed: Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata 2026 Distillery: Cascahuín NOM 1123 #Tequila #LagrimasDelValle #Cascahuin #AdditiveFreeTequila #BlancoTequila #TequilaReview","meta_description":"The second I nosed this tequila… I knew it was different. The new 2026 Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata might honestly be one of the most exc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":347,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/episodes/i-knew-this-tequila-was-different-immediately/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/i-knew-this-tequila-was-different-immediately.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}