Effect of Congeners in Alcoholic Beverages on the Incidence of Nystagmus

Positional nystagmus has been shown to be a consistent and sensitive indicator of alcohol intoxication, occurring soon after drinking when the blood alcohol levels are relatively high, and again some hours later when little or no alcohol remains in the blood. The effect of the congener content of vodka and bourbon whisky was studied in 9 healthy subjects (5 women), ranging in age from 22 to 36 years. The congener content of vodka and bourbon was...