Montelobos Espadín
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
Organic espadín, earth-oven roasted, tahona-crushed, double-distilled in copper. Certified organic by USDA.
- Congeners
- Moderate
- Histamines
- Low
- Polyphenols
- Low
- Sulfites
- Very Low
- Tannins
- Low
- Sugar
- Very Low
- Additives
- Very Low
In its favor
- ✓USDA organic
- ✓Traditional tahona milling
- ✓No additives
What to watch
- !Smoke and methanol typical of artisanal mezcal
Factor by factor
Congeners Moderate ▾
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.
Montelobos pairs traditional Oaxacan production with organic certification: a rare combo. Profile is solidly mezcal: smoke, mineral, and real congener load.
Montelobos Espadín questions
Is Montelobos Espadín gluten-free? ▾
Yes. Montelobos Espadín is gluten-free, with no wheat, barley or rye at any stage.
What proof is Montelobos Espadín? ▾
Montelobos Espadín is 86.4 proof, which is 43.2% alcohol by volume.
Does Montelobos Espadín give you a bad hangover? ▾
Montelobos Espadín scores 5/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 5/10 for mezcal overall. It is low on every hangover factor we track, so most of the morning after comes down to how much ethanol you drink.
Is Montelobos Espadín vegan? ▾
Yes. Montelobos Espadín is listed as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or fining agents.