Some tequilas turn up the heat. LALO is turning up the flavor.
LALO Tequila has just unveiled its third limited-edition High Proof Blanco, and the 2026 release is bringing something special to the party: a traditional fermentation technique, a whole lot of agave character, and a bold 96-proof personality.
Because apparently, regular tequila wasn’t interesting enough.
Old-School Technique. Big Agave Energy.
The secret behind this year’s release is something called bagazo fermentation. Sounds fancy, right? It’s actually a traditional tequila-making technique that puts cooked agave fibers back to work during fermentation.
Rather than removing the fibers entirely, LALO incorporates them into a 72-hour fermentation process, allowing their natural sugars and microbes to contribute to the spirit’s flavor and texture.
The result? According to LALO, a richer, silkier blanco with earthy complexity and plenty of that beautiful cooked-agave flavor tequila lovers crave.
And despite the extra complexity, LALO keeps its ingredient list refreshingly simple: fully mature agave, deep well water, and Champagne yeast.
Three ingredients. One very interesting tequila.
Let’s Talk About That 96 Proof
At 48% alcohol by volume, LALO’s 2026 High Proof has more strength than a traditional 80-proof blanco, but the real story is what’s happening on the palate.
Here’s what LALO says you can expect:
This isn’t about making tequila stronger just for the sake of it. It’s about giving the agave more room to shine.
A Little Taco Tuesday Pairing Inspiration
Naturally, we couldn’t let a beautiful new blanco tequila arrive without talking tacos.
The rich, agave-forward character of LALO’s High Proof makes it an intriguing match for smoky carne asada tacos, citrusy al pastor, or grilled mushroom tacos with roasted salsa.
And while it could bring serious personality to a thoughtfully crafted margarita, we’d suggest tasting it neat first to appreciate what makes this release different.
A Tequila with a Story
Co-founded by third-generation tequilero Eduardo “Lalo” González, LALO has built its identity around celebrating the pure expression of blanco tequila.
With this third High Proof release, the brand is looking backward to traditional techniques while continuing to explore what modern tequila can become.
The Details: LALO High Proof Blanco 2026 is available in limited quantities across 41 states, with a suggested retail price of $74.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Learn more at LALO Tequila.
Our takeaway? Sometimes the most exciting thing you can do with tequila isn’t reinvent it. It’s rediscover what made it extraordinary in the first place.
And that deserves a little Taco Tuesday appreciation.
