{"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 Took a Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Exam… Did I Pass?!","slug":"i-took-a-level-3-tequila-sommelier-exam-did-i-pass","published_at":"2026-05-09T10:53:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/i-took-a-level-3-tequila-sommelier-exam-did-i-pass","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549","url":"https://tastingtequilawithbrad.castos.com/episodes/i-took-a-level-3-tequila-sommelier-exam-did-i-pass","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6734e1874defc1-91776814/2459759/c1e-0w4m7u7q0qph0q9vj-mk9q2mj3h57r-gfonps.mp3?awCollectionId=62782&awEpisodeId=https%3A%2F%2Fpermalink.castos.com%2Fpodcast%2F62782%2Fepisode%2F2459759&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-took-a-level-3-tequila-sommelier-exam-did-i-pass&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&q_co=31c70d1e0fe10621837e1b93c89c2fa891fae04fbc056fd8a6b4e459ba4078be","summary":"I Took a Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Exam… Did I Pass?! I took the Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Certification through the International Tequila Academy… and just finished my final exam. Did I pass? Here’s what I learned about tequila, production, and how to research brands and distilleries. In this video, I break down my experience going through one of the most advanced tequila certification programs available. From fermentation and distillation to understanding NOMs and spotting the difference between marketing and real production methods—this course pushed my knowledge to the next level. If you’re serious about tequila, agave spirits, or want to deepen your understanding beyond just tasting… this is worth looking into. I’ll also be sitting down soon with one of the founders to go even deeper into tequila education and the industry. Topics covered: * Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Certification * How to research tequila brands and distilleries * Understanding NOM numbers * Production methods that impact flavor * What separates beginners from true tequila aficionados Let me know in the comments: Do you think I passed? © Tasting Tequila with Brad","meta_description":"I Took a Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Exam… Did I Pass?! I took the Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Certification through the International Tequila Academy… and ju…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":177,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/episodes/i-took-a-level-3-tequila-sommelier-exam-did-i-pass/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-took-a-level-3-tequila-sommelier-exam-did-i-pass.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}