The LALO brand guide
LALO makes an unaged tequila with Highland agave and Champagne yeast. Choose the regular 40% bottle or the 2025 High Proof at 50%; the older 2024 release was stronger still.
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The brand
LALO concentrates on tequila blanco
Eduardo “Lalo” González, David “R” Carballido and Jim McDermott co-founded LALO. González and Carballido grew up as friends in Mexico. González’s family tradition of tequila making and Carballido’s production career helped shape a blanco made for a family wedding, the starting point described in LALO’s story.
Blanco is the point of the range. The core US bottle is 40% ABV / 80 proof. The currently advertised High Proof is the 2025 edition at 50% ABV / 100 proof, while the original 2024 High Proof was 54% / 108 proof. There is no reposado or añejo in the advertised range checked on 4 October 2026.
People & company
A founder who is also the tequila maker
Eduardo “Lalo” González
Co-founder and master distiller
Co-founded LALO and leads its tequila making. He grew up in a family with several generations of tequila experience.
David “R” Carballido
Co-founder
González’s childhood friend and founding partner, with a career working for Mexican tequila producers.
Jim McDermott
Co-founder
The third founding partner named in Tito’s September 2025 announcement.
On September 23, 2025, Tito’s Handmade Vodka announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in LALO, with González continuing to lead tequila production. The announcement made completion subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Two current choices
Core Blanco or 2025 High Proof?
Both are unaged. Match the edition year and strength when buying High Proof.
Flavor notes below are the maker’s descriptions.
- Blanco
Blanco · 80 proof
40% ABV (80 proof; US 750 mL)
Unaged
$39–45US shop price
About $15 a shot7 US menus · October 2026
sweet potato, cinnamon, dulce de leche, citrus and tropical fruit.
- Blanco
- Higher proof
2025 High Proof · 100 proof
50% ABV (100 proof; US 750 mL)
Unaged; 2025 limited edition
$70 · sold outUS shop price
About $75US suggested retail · September 2025 · 750 mLRelease details
roasted agave, vegetal herbs, white pepper and salinity.
The core bottle is the less expensive way to try LALO’s approach or make a Margarita or Paloma. High Proof offers a different strength and specific production claim: LALO says the 2025 edition is distilled to proof, with no water added after distillation. Read the 2024, 2025 and core Blanco comparison before treating every High Proof listing as the same bottle.
Three ingredients
Mature agave, Champagne yeast and deep-well water
LALO steams mature Highland Azul agave (A. tequilana) in brick ovens for 20–32 hours, followed by up to 18 hours resting. A roller mill extracts the sweet juice from the cooked fibers. Fermentation with Champagne yeast takes three to four days, then the tequila is distilled twice.
Deep-well water is part of the production. The core blanco is brought to 40% ABV for bottling; the 2025 High Proof release has a separate distilled-to-proof process at 50%, with no water added after distillation. Neither current expression is barrel aged.
LALO’s ingredient and process account · The 2025 High Proof process
LALO’s distillery is in Arandas, Jalisco
LALO is made in Arandas, Jalisco, by Grupo Tequilero México, NOM 1468.
Tequila: Arandas, Jalisco
What it costs
LALO bottle prices
Core Blanco is around $39–45. The 2025 High Proof launch price was $75; the $70 retail listing in our October check was sold out.
| Bottle | Suggested retail (USD) | Shop price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco · 80 proof | — | $39–45 |
| 2025 High Proof · 100 proof | $75September 2025 | $70Unavailable |
Prices are subject to change.
Price sources and details
US bottle listings, checked October 4, 2026. Tax and delivery are extra.
- Old Town Tequila: Blanco · 80 proof, about $45 (750 mL). In stock online.
- Old Town Tequila: 2025 High Proof · 100 proof, about $70 (750 mL). Sold out.
- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits: Blanco · 80 proof, about $39–40 (750 mL). Check selected store.
- Suggested US retail: 2025 High Proof · 100 proof, $75; September 2025. Brand announcement
Is LALO additive free?
Yes. LALO Blanco and the 2025 High Proof are additive free.
Both use Azul agave, Champagne yeast and water.
Sources and earlier records
LALO Tequila Blanco · LALO High Proof: 2025 edition · LALO second High Proof launch, 16 September 2025 · Spirited Agave additive free brand list — August 2025
Yes. LALO says Blanco and the 2025 High Proof use only Azul agave, Champagne yeast and water. LALO also appears in our August 2025 list with earlier Tequila Matchmaker provenance; the 2025 High Proof answer relies on its own ingredient statement.
Keep comparing
LALO Blanco, Mijenta Blanco and Teremana Blanco
In our October US check, Mijenta Blanco was around $40 and Teremana Blanco around $32, against LALO at $39–45. LALO’s distinguishing choices are its blanco focus and Champagne yeast.
All three blancos are unaged and bottled at 40% ABV for the US. For more strength within LALO, the 2025 High Proof is 50% ABV; the edition matters because the 2024 release was 54%.
Compare the regular blancos
- Blanco
LALO Tequila Blanco
40% ABV (80 proof; US 750 mL)
Unaged
Champagne yeast; a range focused on blanco.
$39–45US shop price
About $15 a shot7 US menus · October 2026
- Blanco
Mijenta Blanco
40% ABV (80 proof; US 750 mL)
Unaged
Mijenta’s unaged regular expression.
$40US shop price
About $16 a shot4 US menus · October 2026
- Blanco
Teremana Blanco
40% ABV (80 proof; US 750 mL)
Unaged
Teremana’s unaged regular expression.
$32US shop price
About $10 a shot2 US menus · October 2026 · small sample
Quick answers
Questions, answered
Does LALO make reposado or añejo tequila?
No. LALO’s advertised range checked on 4 October 2026 concentrates on blanco: the core 40% ABV bottle and the 2025 High Proof at 50%. The older 2024 High Proof was also a blanco.
Who founded LALO tequila?
Eduardo “Lalo” González, David “R” Carballido and Jim McDermott co-founded LALO. González is also its master distiller. The brand’s story traces its blanco to a batch made for a family wedding.
What proof is LALO High Proof?
The 2025 LALO High Proof edition is 100 proof / 50% ABV. The 2024 edition was 108 proof / 54% ABV. Check the edition year and label because those specifications differ.
Is LALO tequila additive free?
Yes. LALO Blanco and the 2025 High Proof are additive free. Both use Azul agave, Champagne yeast and water.
Is LALO High Proof aged in barrels?
No. LALO High Proof is an unaged tequila blanco. Its 2025 50% ABV strength comes from the distilled-to-proof release, rather than barrel maturation.
Where is LALO tequila made?
LALO is made in Arandas, Jalisco, by Grupo Tequilero México, NOM 1468.
Sources and photographs
Product facts and flavor notes: the producers linked below. Retail price sources appear beside the price comparison. Bottle photographs: brand and importer sources.
- Tito’s majority-stake agreement, September 23, 2025Read October 12, 2026. Names all three co-founders; completion was subject to approvals.
- LALO: current product catalogueChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO: Our StoryChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO Tequila BlancoChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO High Proof: 2025 editionChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO: Three IngredientsChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO: making the 2025 High ProofChecked 2026-10-04.
- LALO High Proof launch, 13 November 2024Checked 2026-10-04.
- LALO second High Proof launch, 16 September 2025Checked 2026-10-04.
- CRT: live certified brands and producer addresses, 4 October 2026Checked 2026-10-04.
- LALO: core blanco and processChecked 2026-10-04.
- Teremana: current tequila rangeChecked 2026-10-04.
- Mijenta: CraftChecked 2026-10-04.
- Teremana Blanco: Old Town 750 mL listingChecked 2026-10-04.
- Lalo Blanco: Old Town 750 mL listingChecked 2026-10-04.
- Mijenta Blanco: Old Town 750 mL listingChecked 2026-10-04.
- Mijenta: current product catalogueChecked 2026-10-04.
- Spirited Agave additive free brand list — August 2025Checked 2026-10-06. August 2025 list preserves earlier Tequila Matchmaker entries.