How strong is tequila compared to other alcohol?
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a standard drink of hard liquor is 1.5 ounces at 40% alcohol by volume (ABV). This provides a useful baseline for answering: how strong is tequila compared to other alcohol?.