Agave Cooking Secrets, Agave Cooking Secrets, Agave Cooking Secrets! In this deep-dive conversation, master distiller Oscar Vásquez breaks down the most essential part of tequila production: how agave is cooked. We explore brick ovens, autoclaves, and diffusers, comparing how each method affects flavor, quality, and complexity. Oscar also discusses the importance of water, minerality, and the holistic view of tequila production — from agave maturity to fermentation and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered how the tequila you love gets its flavor, this interview is a must-watch! What You’ll Learn: • How agave cooking methods impact taste • The pros & cons of brick ovens, autoclaves, and diffusers • Why minerality matters in tequila • What furfural is and why it matters • How fermentation builds flavor • Why tequila is more than just cooked agave — it’s a full system! Hosted by Brad Niccum of Tasting Tequila with Brad Subscribe for more interviews with tequila masters, brand owners, and experts from the agave spirits world! Like, comment, and share to help others discover real, traditionally-made tequila! Follow us: Instagram: [@tastingtequilabrad] Facebook: [facebook.com/tastingtequilabrad] YouTube: Subscribe & hit the bell! Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Tequila Cooking Methods 02:16 – Exploring Cooking Methods: Ovens vs. Autoclaves 06:32 – The Science of Cooking Agave 12:59 – Minerality in Tequila: Water and Cooking Methods 19:35 – Flavor Profiles: Stone Oven vs. Autoclave 27:14 – The Holistic Approach to Tequila Production #AgaveCooking #TequilaSecrets #OscarVazquez #TastingTequila #MasterDistiller #TraditionalTequila #AdditiveFreeTequila #AgaveKnowledge #TequilaProcess #tequilaproduction