Bozal Ensamble
San Juan del Río, Oaxaca
Blend of espadín, barril, and mexicano agaves. Wild-harvested species push the congener load up. Higher proof, more intense profile.
- Congeners
- High
- Histamines
- Low
- Polyphenols
- Low
- Sulfites
- Very Low
- Tannins
- Low
- Sugar
- Very Low
- Additives
- Very Low
In its favor
- ✓Wild agave varieties
- ✓High proof, undiluted character
- ✓Additive-free
What to watch
- !Wild agave + higher proof = highest hangover risk in category
Factor by factor
Congeners High ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Low ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Low ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Very Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Very Low ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Very Low ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Bozal Ensamble is for drinkers who want to feel the chemistry. Wild agave species carry more pre-cursors to methanol and heavier fusel alcohols.
Bozal Ensamble questions
Is Bozal Ensamble gluten-free? ▾
Yes. Bozal Ensamble is gluten-free, with no wheat, barley or rye at any stage.
What proof is Bozal Ensamble? ▾
Bozal Ensamble is 94 proof, which is 47% alcohol by volume.
Does Bozal Ensamble give you a bad hangover? ▾
Bozal Ensamble scores 6/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 5/10 for mezcal overall. The main drivers are its congeners.
Is Bozal Ensamble vegan? ▾
Yes. Bozal Ensamble is listed as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or fining agents.