{"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":"My First Arroqueño Mezcal… I Finally Get the Hype","slug":"my-first-arroque-o-mezcal-i-finally-get-the-hype","published_at":"2026-05-23T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/my-first-arroque-o-mezcal-i-finally-get-the-hype","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549","url":"https://tastingtequilawithbrad.castos.com/episodes/my-first-arroqueno-mezcal-i-finally-get-the-hype","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6734e1874defc1-91776814/2473154/c1e-4w98mu8xvmnsqpr26-mk9rd9o2c3o8-vksxkw.mp3?awCollectionId=62782&awEpisodeId=https%3A%2F%2Fpermalink.castos.com%2Fpodcast%2F62782%2Fepisode%2F2473154&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%2Fmy-first-arroqueno-mezcal-i-finally-get-the-hype&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&q_co=eb30860d6c4db270ced388936f865b5a4488c6e3b898b25e867f4398cb386541","summary":"Don Amado Arroqueño Mezcal Review | My First Arroqueño Experience Today on Tasting Tequila with Brad, I’m diving into my very first Arroqueño mezcal — the Don Amado Arroqueño. After interviewing Jake Lustig from PM Spirits and hearing him talk about why Arroqueño is one of his favorite agaves, I knew I had to finally explore this category deeper for myself. This traditional mezcal is made by maestro mezcalero Germaín Arellanes Arellanes in San Pablo Apostol, Oaxaca using 100% Arroqueño maguey grown at 4,800 feet elevation. The production process is incredible: earthen pit roasted agaves, pine wood vat fermentation with airborne yeast, and double distillation in ceramic pot stills. In this review, I break down: Arroqueño agave Traditional mezcal production Ceramic pot distillation Flavor notes and tasting experience Why mezcal tastes so different from tequila My honest thoughts as someone still learning mezcal If you enjoy additive-free tequila, traditional agave spirits, mezcal reviews, whiskey, or craft spirits, this is a bottle worth checking out. Bottle Featured: Don Amado Arroqueño Mezcal Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment what mezcal I should try next. #mezcal #arroqueno #donamado #agavespirits #mezcalreview #oaxaca #tequila #additivefree #craftspirits #tastingtequilawithbrad","meta_description":"Don Amado Arroqueño Mezcal Review | My First Arroqueño Experience Today on Tasting Tequila with Brad, I’m diving into my very first Arroqueño mezcal — the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":200,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/episodes/my-first-arroque-o-mezcal-i-finally-get-the-hype/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/my-first-arroque-o-mezcal-i-finally-get-the-hype.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}