LALO Blanco Tequila High Proof is a 108-proof (54% ABV), 750mL unaged blanco tequila — the undiluted, higher-octane expression of LALO’s signature Highland blanco (NOM 1468 per retailer listings), made from just three ingredients: fully mature Blue Weber agave, deep well water, and Champagne yeast, with nothing added — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
LALO was founded by Eduardo “Lalo” González — grandson of Don Julio González — as a return to tequila’s purest roots, and the High Proof expression is the brand’s blanco at full concentration: the same small-batch production as the original blanco, just undiluted, bottled at 54% ABV. High Proof is undiluted and unfiltered, so the liquid shows visible viscosity in the glass and delivers a richer, longer, more layered agave experience than the standard 80-proof blanco. At launch it was announced as a limited edition — bold by design, for drinkers who want the blanco undiluted.
Tasting notes (launch and trade consensus): raw, grassy cooked agave, citrus zest, and bright pepper on the nose with floral hints and earthy oven character; a full, rich palate of roasted agave, lime oil, green peppercorn, and dark fruit with hints of vanilla and cinnamon; a long, evolving, peppery finish with lingering agave sweetness and minerality.
Why buy: High-proof blancos hold cocktails together — a 108-proof margarita keeps its agave punch over ice — and neat it drinks like the distillation floor: intensity without additives. Compare it with the standard blanco from LALO and browse more blanco tequilas and cocktail tequilas at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What is the ABV of LALO High Proof?
A: 54% ABV (108 proof) — undiluted, versus 40% ABV for the standard LALO Blanco.
Q: Is LALO High Proof additive-free?
A: Yes — like the original blanco, it’s made with only fully mature agave, deep well water, and Champagne yeast, with nothing added during processing.
Q: Who founded LALO?
A: Eduardo “Lalo” González, grandson of Don Julio González — the brand honors three generations of tequila-making heritage from Los Altos de Jalisco.
Q: What is High Proof best for — sipping or cocktails?
A: Both — it sips rich and neat at full strength, and the 108-proof body carries cocktails without dilution. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
