LALO High Proof Blanco 2026
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Distiller
Grupo Tequilero Mexico
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Bottler
LALO
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ABV
48%
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Age
NAS
- Price $60 to $99.99
Each year, LALO Tequila releases a limited-edition High Proof Blanco that plays with varying alcohol contents and production methods. For the 2026 edition, the brand has opted for a still strength of 48% ABV and fermentation with bagazo, the shredded agave fibers left behind after Blue Weber has been cooked and milled. Bagazo was left in open-air fermentation tanks for 72 hours, where it comingled with LALO's signature Champagne yeast strain. The bottling is now available online at a suggested retail price of $74.99.
Also of note: This is the first new release from LALO following its acquisition by Tito's Vodka in September 2025. There's been a lot of discussion online about if (and how) LALO will change under its new owner, so this edition should make for an interesting indicator of what's to come.
- Raided Score: 92
- Agave Matchmaker
- Tequila Matchmaker Panel Score
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- Raided Score: 91
- Tequila Report
- The bagazo makes its participation known in the flavor, as this year’s batch offers a sweeter and richer experience. More of a roasted agave, spices, and nuts combination, and actually quite a bit different than the 2025.
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- Raided Score: 91
- The Daily Pour
- Jalapeño, bell pepper, pomelo and olive give way to the classic butter note present in most LALO bottlings. Combined with plenty more of that white pepper and cinnamon from the nose, this is a surprisingly spicy sipper.
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Nose:
Right off the bat, this smells a lot funkier (complimentary) than past High Proof releases from the brand. Roasted agave, white pepper, cinnamon, hay and lingering earthiness. A pop of salinity shows up after a few minutes in the glass.
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Taste:
Kicks off with sharp, vegetal greenery. Jalapeño, bell pepper, pomelo and olive give way to the classic butter note present in most LALO bottlings. Combined with plenty more of that white pepper and cinnamon from the nose, this is a surprisingly spicy sipper. The proof may not be all that high by tequila standards, but it's got some punch to it.
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Finish:
Agave, orange zest, peppermint and allspice linger for a drawn-out finish.
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Overall:
A stellar example of what high proof agave can taste like when brands pay attention to the finer details. It's got this spicy, rustic, almost abrasive quality that should feel right at home for anyone who's happy to nerd out on fermentation methods. If this is what Tito's-owned LALO tastes like, then I'm all on board.
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Score:
91
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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