{"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":"NOT Tequila?! Naiche Sotol Review – Tequila’s Wild Cousin Explained","slug":"not-tequila-naiche-sotol-review-tequila-s-wild-cousin-explained","published_at":"2026-04-23T13:41:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/not-tequila-naiche-sotol-review-tequila-s-wild-cousin-explained","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549","url":"https://tastingtequilawithbrad.castos.com/episodes/not-tequila-naiche-sotol-review-tequilas-wild-cousin-explained","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6734e1874defc1-91776814/2443113/c1e-x6mpgs1k76vf1xond-0v07r23zbz99-3som7c.mp3?awCollectionId=62782&awEpisodeId=https%3A%2F%2Fpermalink.castos.com%2Fpodcast%2F62782%2Fepisode%2F2443113&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%2Fnot-tequila-naiche-sotol-review-tequilas-wild-cousin-explained&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&q_co=03fb2cade153f2d7620887baae3307a4164c6d12e807fac7655b29a0f890a46f","summary":"NOT Tequila?! Naiche Sotol Review – Tequila’s Wild Cousin Explained Sotol review, Naiche Sotol review, what is sotol, tequila vs sotol, additive-free Mexican spirits—today we’re diving into one of the most unique bottles coming out of Mexico right now. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I review Naiche Sotol, a small-batch artisanal spirit from Chihuahua, Mexico made from wild-harvested desert spoon (Dasylirion). If you love tequila or mezcal and want to explore something new, this might be your next bottle. Naiche Sotol is produced using traditional methods including pit cooking with wood fire (cottonwood, oak, mesquite), open-air fermentation, and double distillation in copper stills. Bottled at 42% ABV, it delivers a balanced, flavorful experience that showcases the wild Chihuahuan desert. Tasting Notes: * Nose: Green herbs, citrus, black pepper, light smoke * Palate: Honey, spice, light anise, smooth texture * Finish: Warm, slightly sweet, earthy with subtle smoke What makes Sotol different? Unlike tequila and mezcal, sotol is made from the desert spoon plant—and harvesting it does NOT kill the plant, making it a more sustainable option when done correctly. If you’ve ever wondered: * What is sotol? * How does sotol compare to tequila or mezcal? * Is sotol worth trying? This video breaks it all down. Drop a comment if you’ve tried sotol or if this is your first time hearing about it! © Tasting Tequila with Brad","meta_description":"NOT Tequila?! Naiche Sotol Review – Tequila’s Wild Cousin Explained Sotol review, Naiche Sotol review, what is sotol, tequila vs sotol, additive-free Mexi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":234,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tasting-tequila-with-brad-7100549/episodes/not-tequila-naiche-sotol-review-tequila-s-wild-cousin-explained/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/not-tequila-naiche-sotol-review-tequila-s-wild-cousin-explained.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}