Lalo Blanco is certainly one of our favourite tequilas to emerge lately — and a follow-up expression is lastly hitting the market. Surprisingly, it’s neither a reposado nor an anejo, however relatively one other blanco — particularly a high-proof model of its silver bottling bottled at 54% abv.
There doesn’t seem like any distinction within the manufacturing course of right here vs. the usual blanco apart from the bottling proof. Even the slight tinge of yellow is seen within the glass. Let’s give it a attempt.
Most of the basic traits of Lalo Blanco are nonetheless in impact right here, beginning with a well-recognized, enchanting nostril that options components of torched lemon peel and cracked pepper. The expertise diverges from commonplace Lalo nonetheless by layering in a deeper earthiness, with a clearer nostril of roasted agave — with a barely mushroomy bent. The lemon citrus additionally has a sharper punch to it, weaving in notes of blood orange alongside. Altogether it’s fairly enchanting and multi-faceted, providing extra nuance than the everyday blanco (and arguably even rack Lalo) has to supply.
Whereas Lalo tasted neat feels fairly easygoing, the Excessive Proof model makes its presence identified straight away. Biting and punchy because of the additional punch of alcohol, that is clearly a boozy spirit albeit not one which ever feels overblown. Once more it’s freshly natural and loaded with lemon and extra white pepper, with a quiet and refined layer of moist earth seen beneath. The creaminess of the usual blanco isn’t seen right here; that is greater and extra in-your-face, although the brilliant notes of citrus stay omnipresent, as does that secondary layer of light earth, a basic a part of the Lalo Blanco expertise. The end evokes a clearer lime leaf high quality, barely floral.
As with rack Lalo, I actually beloved this tequila and located it arduous to place down — although it in the end reveals itself to be a considerably completely different animal, one which is (clearly) designed to pack extra of a punch.
108 proof. NOM 1468.
A / $70 / lalospirits.com [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Lalo Tequila Blanco Excessive Proof
$70
