By BrandsShouts As many of the Indian tequila lovers already know, it is a famous drink all the way from Mexico. Because it is made from the blue agave plant, that is precisely what makes it kinda special. Those who just purely enjoy drinking tequila right here in India, mainly love it because of its complex flavour profile, which is more like smooth, sweet, and kinda fruity, and it goes in with different cocktails like perfectly. That is precisely why in the urban areas of the country, tequila is among the most favorite alcoholic drinks. So, if you want to try it out yourself, well, we have prepared this list of the Top 10 Famous Tequila Brands in India 2025. So, here we go then.
1. Jose Cuervo
Jose Cuervo is the king of tequila because it quite literally has been making tequila since 1758! Founded in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, this family firm is still owned by descendants of the original owners. Their original distillery La Rojeña is the oldest one still producing tequila. In the year 2023, 9.5 million cases were exported in the whole world, making Jose Cuervo the biggest name there. In India, Cuervo is favored because it’s easily accessible and isn’t that highly priced, actually! Depending upon the variety, it is priced anywhere between ₹3,000 and ₹20,000.
2. Don Julio
Don Julio is all about premium quality and is a must for any smooth tequila lover. Started just in 1942, it is produced in Mexico with pure 100% blue Weber agave for that velvety and full-bodied flavor. The original owner of the brand was Don Julio González, and currently, it belongs to Diageo. In 2023, roughly 3.4 million cases of Diageo’s Don Julio were sold internationally, placing it second in the ranking of tequila brands out there. In India, one finds Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Don Julio 70, with prices between ₹6,000 and ₹27,000 depending on the place of purchase.
3. Patrón
One could say that Patrón was the first to go with that fancy, ultra-premium aura in the tequila scene, especially right here in India. From 1989, in Jalisco, Mexico, it is made from 100% Weber Blue Agave with brick ovens and copper stills being used to bring up a certain smoothness to it. Now owned by Bacardi, trust me, it did sell around 2.6 million cases of Patron in the United States alone in 2023 and is quite popular in Indian metros like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. The most common choice in the country is the Patron Silver, which is excellent for premium cocktails.
4. 1800 Tequila
1800 Tequila has an interesting story behind its name; it was named after the year when the process of aging tequila in oak barrels began. The distillation of 1800 Tequila involves 100 percent Blue Weber agave grown in the volcanic highlands of Jalisco. The agave plants are hand-selected, and the tequila is double-distilled to ensure a nice, clean, and smooth taste. Owned by the same entities who own Jose Cuervo, 1800 moved around 2.8 million cases across the globe in 2023. In India, 1800 Reposado is much loved; it is aged for six months and has nice spicy and caramel notes.
5. El Jimador
Alrighty, so the Jimador is a good choice for tequila drinkers who are looking for quality at a price. Produced at Casa Herradura distillery in the Jalisco region of Mexico, it is named after the artisanal workers who harvest the Blue Weber agaves by hand. The Jimador is fermented naturally and distilled twice, with no sugars or fillers added that might alter the taste. In 2023, it sold about 1.6 million cases worldwide and already super famous in India.
6. Sauza
Sauza is great for new tequila drinkers because it has a smooth taste and is affordable, too. Founded in 1873 by Don Cenobio Sauza in Jalisco, Mexico, it has a long history of doing things the right way. Now Sauza is owned by Suntory Global Spirits and makes both mixed tequilas (such as Sauza Gold) as well as pure agave tequilas (such as Sauza Silver). In India, 750 ml bottles are priced between ₹2,000 and ₹4,700, thus making it very affordable.
7. Olmeca
Olmeca, next up, maintains a fun, lively spirit in the backdrop of tequila. Having been founded in 1967 in the state of Jalisco in Mexico, it is owned by Pernod Ricard and is prepared with more than 51% blue agave and, hence, considered a mixto tequila. The agave juices are slow-cooked in brick ovens to create a very special taste. Olmeca Gold is a bestseller in India, having the fragrant sweetness of tropical fruits and a hint of cinnamon; it sells for about ₹ 1,730 per 750 ml bottle.
8. Dos Flamos
Dos Flamos is a fairly new entrant in the Indian market, but it has been making bold moves with its daringly spicy flavor. It is made by La Cofradía, a family-owned distillery in Mexico, from 100 percent Blue Weber agave. You get to choose from Blanco, unaged with citrus and pepper notes, or Oro, aged with notes of caramel and oak. With a 40 percent concentration, this drink puts on that nice kick that all tequila lovers appreciate.
9. Camino Real
Alrighty, next, see, the wallet-friendly Mexican tequila Camino Real has been in existence since the 1960s. It is made from 100% blue agave, transferred high up in Jalisco to give it that delicate sweet smoothness. With Tequila Cascahuín registry, the line includes Blanco, Reposado, and Gold. Priced around ₹2,200 to ₹3,300 in India, it stands as one of the decent options. That kick of 35 to 40% alcohol is just impressive!
10. DesmondJi
DesmondJi was formed as the Indian agave spirit, with the idea created by Desmond Nazareth, who had learned the ins and outs of the craft in Mexico. Since it is not made in Mexico, the spirit that DesmondJi makes is therefore no more a tequila in the strictest sense, but rather, it is 100% Agave Americana, grown at India’s Deccan Plateau. Moving more than 10,000 cases during the course of the year, it is a significant presence in Goa and Karnataka and is also exported overseas.
Conclusion
There you have it. These are by far the most famous as well as the best-selling tequila brands right here in India. While you’re at it, we’ll strongly advise you to check out the offerings of these brands and see which one you end up liking the most.