LALO High Proof: 2024 vs 2025 and Core Blanco
The 2024 edition is 108 proof; the 2025 edition is 100 proof. Choose between core Blanco and the two High Proof editions by flavor, price and the strength of a measured pour.
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Match the year
2024 is 108 proof; 2025 is 100 proof
LALO’s High Proof editions have different strengths. The inaugural edition was announced on 13 November 2024 at 54% ABV / 108 proof. The second edition was announced on 16 September 2025 at 50% ABV / 100 proof. Both are unaged tequila blanco, but the name High Proof alone is not enough to identify the bottle.
| Bottle | Strength | Announcement / identity | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Blanco | 40% ABV / 80 proof | Current core bottle, checked 4 October 2026 | Unaged; diluted to bottling strength |
| High Proof 2024 | 54% ABV / 108 proof | 13 November 2024 launch | Historical first edition; maker described it as undiluted |
| High Proof 2025 | 50% ABV / 100 proof | 16 September 2025 launch; currently advertised edition | Brand’s first distilled-to-proof release; no water added after distillation |
2024 launch announcement · 2025 launch announcement
When shopping, match the year or hangtag, the proof and the bottle size. A retailer may keep the same High Proof page while updating its description or image. Old Town’s October 4, 2026 listing was for the 2025 50% ABV edition.
Why the process matters
The 2025 High Proof reaches 50% ABV in the still
The 2025 LALO High Proof comes from the still at its 50% bottling strength, with no water added afterward.
LALO calls the 2025 edition its first distilled-to-proof release. The brand described the 2024 High Proof as undiluted.
LALO uses Highland agave, brick steam ovens, three to four days of fermentation with Champagne yeast, and two distillations. See the LALO production and Arandas map for the wider account.
In the glass
Choose the flavor and strength you want
| Bottle | Reported flavor | Choose it for |
|---|---|---|
| Core Blanco · 40% ABV | LALO describes sweet potato, cinnamon and dulce de leche, finishing with citrus and tropical fruit. | The lower-cost bottle for Margaritas and Palomas, or for trying LALO’s unaged style at its regular strength. |
| High Proof 2024 · 54% ABV | Christopher Null found a punchier, earthier tequila, with roasted agave, sharp citrus and pepper. | Choose this edition if you want the stronger, more forceful sip he describes and can confirm a 2024 bottle. |
| High Proof 2025 · 50% ABV | Null found less bite than in 2024, with a creamier texture, herbs, lemon and minerality. | A starting choice between the two High Proof editions for someone wanting extra strength with that gentler reported texture. |
Core notes: LALO. High Proof notes: Christopher Null’s November 5, 2025 tasting.
LALO describes the 2025 edition with roasted agave, vegetal and herbal notes, white pepper and salinity. Try a small measured pour neat, then add a little water or ice to suit your preference. If you like the stronger pour, try it in a spirit-forward cocktail.
A smaller High Proof pour can match the alcohol in core Blanco
| Bottle | Alcohol in 60 mL | More than core | Pour matching the alcohol in 60 mL core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Blanco · 40% | 24 mL | — | 60 mL |
| High Proof 2024 · 54% | 32.4 mL | 35% | About 44 mL |
| High Proof 2025 · 50% | 30 mL | 25% | 48 mL |
A smaller spirit measure changes the tequila-to-citrus ratio; adding water or ice also changes dilution. Begin with a small measured serve and adjust the balance when switching bottles.
Quick answers
Questions about LALO High Proof
Did LALO High Proof change from 108 proof to 100 proof?
Yes. LALO’s 2024 High Proof was 108 proof / 54% ABV; the 2025 edition is 100 proof / 50% ABV. Check the edition year and proof on the bottle.
When did the two LALO High Proof editions launch?
LALO announced the 2024 High Proof on 13 November 2024 and the second, 2025 edition on 16 September 2025.
Does distilled-to-proof LALO High Proof contain no water?
No. The 2025 LALO High Proof statement means no water is added after distillation to reduce its 50% ABV bottling strength. Deep-well water is still one of the ingredients in LALO’s tequila-making process.
Is 2025 LALO High Proof 10% stronger than LALO Blanco?
No. In the US, 2025 LALO High Proof is 50% ABV and LALO Blanco is 40% ABV, a difference of 10 percentage points. An equal-volume pour of the 2025 High Proof contains 25% more alcohol than LALO Blanco. For example, 60 mL contains 30 mL of alcohol at 50%, compared with 24 mL at 40%.
Are LALO Blanco and 2025 High Proof additive free?
Yes. LALO Blanco and the 2025 High Proof are additive free. LALO says both use only agave, Champagne yeast and deep-well water.
Is LALO High Proof tequila kosher?
LALO High Proof can qualify under STAR-K’s general acceptance for unflavored, CRT-approved 100% agave tequila. Its product-specific kosher certification has not been confirmed in the agency records checked for this article.†
† The OK listing for LALO Tequila Blanco does not explicitly name High Proof or a particular annual edition. STAR-K’s tequila guidance accepts unflavored, CRT-approved 100% agave tequila without certification. It prefers reliable certification for reposado, añejo and cristalino, and excludes mixtos and specified wine or cask labels. Check the full exclusions against the bottle; this general acceptance is separate from brand certification. Sources checked October 14, 2026. See Is tequila kosher? for bottle checks, agency differences and Passover requirements. ↩
Sources and photographs
Product facts and core flavor notes: LALO. High Proof tasting notes: Christopher Null. Retail price sources are in the LALO price comparison. Bottle photographs: brand and importer sources.
- Christopher Null: LALO High Proof 2024 and 2025 tastingPublished November 5, 2025; read October 12, 2026.
- LALO High Proof launch, 13 November 2024Checked 2026-10-04.
- LALO second High Proof launch, 16 September 2025Checked 2026-10-04.
- LALO High Proof: 2025 editionChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO: making the 2025 High ProofChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO: Three IngredientsChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO Tequila BlancoChecked 2026-10-04.