Puntas are (among) the first spirits that come off a still – the heads, is what they’re called. Or foreshots, if you’re reading some of the online resources for moonshiners. And those resources suggest they might be harmful. Mezcaleros suggest they’re definitely delicious. Tom Bartram and I attempt to settle that score in this episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Tom Bartram of Speciality Brands.
This episode was inspired by a post that Mexican distiller Tomas Nava made in the Facebook group Mezcal Society. His post was inspired by the entry for “foreshots” at SpiritsBeacon.com. The response from Tom Bartram of Speciality Brands gave me the excuse to reconnect with Tom!
Bonus! Tom’s puntas-filled annecdote!