Category AI Visibility Report
Tequila AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈80,861
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Tequila across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 80,861 AI queries per month.
- Tequila Ocho leads the AI shelf with 13.5% of brand mentions, followed by El Tesoro (10.3%) and Fortaleza (8.7%). The top three hold 32.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “tequila for shots” (top keyword “tequila shots”, ~22,200 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (34.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tequila Ocho | 730 | 13.5% |
| 2 | El Tesoro | 559 | 10.3% |
| 3 | Fortaleza | 470 | 8.7% |
| 4 | Siete Leguas | 320 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Espolòn | 260 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Tapatío | 246 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Olmeca Altos | 237 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Lalo | 228 | 4.2% |
| 9 | Don Julio | 192 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Arette | 187 | 3.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| tequila for shots | ≈28,585 | tequila shots | 22,200 |
| anejo tequila | ≈26,534 | anejo tequila | 40,500 |
| additive-free tequila | ≈25,742 | la fortaleza tequila | 90,500 |
| budget tequila | — | cheap tequila | 40,500 |
| 100% agave tequila | — | 100 blue agave tequila | 60,500 |
| reposado tequila | — | reposado tequila | 90,500 |
| best tequila | — | tequila | 550,000 |
| organic tequila | — | organic tequila | 27,100 |
| tequila for margaritas | — | tequila for tequila sunrise | 135,000 |
| blanco tequila | — | lalos tequila | 110,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 376 | 34.6% |
| foodandwine.com | 128 | 11.8% |
| forbes.com | 104 | 9.6% |
| liquor.com | 78 | 7.2% |
| iltequila.com | 75 | 6.9% |
| vinepair.com | 56 | 5.1% |
| totalwine.com | 37 | 3.4% |
| theguardian.com | 25 | 2.3% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for tequila?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Tequila Ocho (13.5%), El Tesoro (10.3%), Fortaleza (8.7%), Siete Leguas (5.9%), Espolòn (4.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about tequila?
GEOly estimates ~80,861 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “tequila for shots”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for tequila?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, foodandwine.com, forbes.com, liquor.com, iltequila.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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