What is the minimum bottling strength for tequila under Mexico’s official standard?

The minimum bottling strength for tequila under Mexico’s official standard is 35% alcohol by volume.

Tequila may be bottled within a range from 35% to 55% alcohol by volume, commonly abbreviated ABV. Many internationally sold tequilas are bottled at 38% or 40% ABV, but 40% is not the legal minimum.

The strength rule helps distinguish tequila from general descriptions of distilled agave spirits. A bottle’s alcohol percentage can vary by brand, market, and style, while the spirit’s category and production rules remain regulated by Mexico’s tequila standard.

Tequila labels also identify categories such as blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo. Those categories describe maturation and handling, not simply alcohol strength. A reposado tequila, for example, can have the same ABV as a blanco tequila.