Ecuadorian Aguardiente (Puntas)
The puntas and the parties: Ecuadorian aguardiente — cane spirit in two worlds: the artisanal 'puntas' (high-proof heads-run spirit of the cane valleys, Zhumir is the famous Azuay brand) and the flavoured party bottles; plus the highlands' canelazo to warm the fiestas.
What it is
The puntas and the parties: Ecuadorian aguardiente — cane spirit in two worlds: the artisanal 'puntas' (high-proof heads-run spirit of the cane valleys, Zhumir is the famous Azuay brand) and the flavoured party bottles; plus the highlands' canelazo to warm the fiestas. Origins: aguardiente de caña is the Spanish-era people's spirit across the Andes; Ecuador's trapiches (cane mills) still make puntas traditionally. Made from: cane juice spirit, pot-distilled. How it's made: 1) Ferment cane juice. 2) Pot-distil; the puntas are the strong first run. 3) Cut or flavour for the commercial bottles. Served: in shots at fiestas de pueblo; canelazo hot (see below). Flavor: raw cane fire (puntas) to sweet anise (commercial). Strength: 40-70% (puntas). Culture: a bottle of puntas is the highland fiesta's engine and gift. See also: Canelazo.
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