Proof guide
High-Proof Agave Spirits
More intensity can mean more aroma, flavor, and texture. It does not automatically mean better.
Shop high-proof tequila
No universal cutoff“High proof” is a practical shopping description, not one fixed category rule.
Still strengthUsually bottled near post-distillation strength with little or no dilution.
Balance firstStrength should carry flavor—not bury it.
Taste it your way.
Pour small
You need less volume to explore a concentrated spirit.
Smell gently
Keep your nose slightly above the rim.
Sip once
Let your palate adjust before judging.
Add water
A few drops may open aroma and soften heat.