I’m so excited that Lalo is available in Massachusetts now. Just hit Massachusetts on Tuesday. I had the honor to speak with Lalo for two hours in person, great guy. I can’t believe his grandfather is Don Julio. Great guy, making great tequila. He was so happy to find his tequila on our shelves. The first time he’s been in a liquor store in the north east, to find his tequila on our shelves
Good one, Lou. I've been drinking Lalo for a while now. We love it. Didn't know they'd changed distilleries and to be honest, I may not have ever had a bottle from the old distillery. I picked up a new bottle for $47 here in North Arkansas, have not seen it much here but then this is Arkansas. I think $47 is a very fair price for this winner. Salud!
Just got this Lalo, 2/27/2024. Holy wowowow it is the most amazing tequila I’ve ever had. Not too experienced in tequila but what a great bottle to get me excited for trying new ones
Hey, if you're in the Chicago burbs, check out La Azteca in Melrose Park. Biggest tequila selection I have seen. Some of their sale prices are incredible too.
Thank you Lou. I always enjoy your takes. The passion and honesty you bring to your videos are unmatched. I am definitely interested in trying this new batch as the original distillery was already a favorite. :)
Lou, thanks for the very informative review of the "all copper" distilled LALO. I will be on the lookout for it here in Phoenix or I will order it online Salud 🥃
You ROCK ! LOVE YOUR ADVICE, im new to tequila, started my collection with the advice you share..I'm up to 94 bottles to date ❤Don from Massachusetts 413. Keep bringing your videos please. Much love n respect ✌️
@longislandloutequila7208 ohh cool. Thanks for the feed back Lou, I appreciate that. So, at the end of the day I can't go wrong with either choice. Sounds good to me.
Sampled the new LALO at LA Tequila Fest, and just picked up a new bottle to compare to the old. I’m no expert like you Lou, but the nose is definitely different. The old has more straw, earthy aromas compared to the softer, slightly sweeter, fruitier aromas of the new. As far as taste, I usually prefer to say different instead of better, but for my palate the new LALO is just slightly better. 🥂
That's exactly what I said in the review, and I actually liked the nose better on the original, but overall considering it's copper now, I'll give the nod by the slimmest of hairs to the new version. As I discussed with Lalo himself, I hope that it improves even further going forward.
You are killing me Lou - another tequila not available to me in Mexico! I too like the idea that they’ve gone all copper and dropped the chill filtering.
Yes, but surprisingly I expected more of a difference with the copper than what I got. Although I rated it a point higher, cuz it was easier to drink and maybe a little fruitier, it was also much lighter overall.
I wasn't aware of the facility change. Wonderful to have the comparison of the two. Lalo is such a beautiful expression and you can't beat the price. Is there any plans for Lalo to incorporate reposados and anjeos into their lineup? I imagine they would be killer.
@Kevin Suriano As per Eduardo, the founder he wanted LALO to always be a pure Blanco expression where the AGAVE is the star with no Barrel influences, so he has no plans to branch this out with a Repo or an Anejo. With that said, he never said he wouldn't create a future brand where he could give us a Repo and an Anejo from the same juice as LALO, but as of right now that's not in the works as far as I know.
Could the differences have anything to do with the fact the old bottle has been opened for a while...and the taste has changed a bit? Or do you think it's the differences in the distillery
I don't think so, if you noticed, I like the original almost as much as the new version in the new distillery. Everything I use is parafilmed afterwards, so I'm not too worried about loss.
I've been seeing this but was judging the label and thought it was just "another blanco". Is all production at the new facility with copper now? Going to pick some up.
Yes as I mentioned in the video, the new distillery is all copper. Even though it is, I had a hard time liking the nose a lot more than the original. It was a little lighter and easier to drink overall, and I think that as they get their feet wet at the new distillery, the future Lots will become more bold and more representative of copper distillation
I see you have one of the chamucos blanco in your lower shelf. Have you rated that on the channel? I saw you just rated a repo. I know they differ by the lot but am curious. I have a bottle myself.
Great video as always. I bought a bottle maybe a month ago, no idea what lot it is because the date markings somehow got smeared ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Regardless, I gave it an 89. A really great product showcasing the terroir of Los Altos. Because they only make blancos, I’m curious if they’d ever do a still strength blanco (or higher proof).
That's a great question, because I had gotten the first batch through my friends restaurant, and I have not seen this on the shelves in New York. The only way I would think, at this time, is Total Wine in Westbury and if they don't have it, then I would order online, like I mentioned in the review
@@longislandloutequila7208 on a side note, I think it’s pretty funny how you’re not a fan of don julio but you like this tequila. It’s in the same family so I would assume it would be a similar taste?. I’m very curious to try Lalo.
Well champagne yeast has been used for a very long time. Vivanco has been using it on almost all their products at Nom 1414, one of the best distilleries
Hey there! Thanks for your great content. It’s fun and interesting to watch you videos. My concern with champagne yeast is that it doesn’t mean it makes products better in any way. Yeast produces CO2 and alcohol, nothing else. Based on this, my thesis is that the type of yeast you use doesn’t influence the final profile of the drink. Doesn’t matter if you take yeast from the surface of an unknown planet and use it. It will do exactly the same as any other yeast. The fact that people believe champagne yeast automatically means better product (for me personally) is nonsense.
Absolutely correct it doesn't mean that it makes it better at all. Many people believe it makes it more fruity, but either way they must have their reason. And thanks a lot for watching, I appreciate it
Yes for reviews. I like to do good and bad reviews so people know what's out there. It's also for when people come over to do a taste comparison. You have to have the bad stuff to compare to the good stuff to show them the fake stuff
I’m so excited that Lalo is available in Massachusetts now. Just hit Massachusetts on Tuesday. I had the honor to speak with Lalo for two hours in person, great guy. I can’t believe his grandfather is Don Julio. Great guy, making great tequila. He was so happy to find his tequila on our shelves. The first time he’s been in a liquor store in the north east, to find his tequila on our shelves
That's fantastic. He's such a nice guy
Another guy from mass in full Agreement
I love how passionate he is about carrying on grandpa’s tradition. It shows in the high quality of this juice!
I love how passionate this guy is about tequila
Good one, Lou. I've been drinking Lalo for a while now. We love it. Didn't know they'd changed distilleries and to be honest, I may not have ever had a bottle from the old distillery. I picked up a new bottle for $47 here in North Arkansas, have not seen it much here but then this is Arkansas. I think $47 is a very fair price for this winner. Salud!
Just got this Lalo, 2/27/2024. Holy wowowow it is the most amazing tequila I’ve ever had. Not too experienced in tequila but what a great bottle to get me excited for trying new ones
Glad you liked it. Yes it's easy to drink, additive free, and being sold everywhere.
Binny's and Woodmans in the Chicago suburbs have Lalo. just purchased a bottle, amazing, so smooth.
Hey, if you're in the Chicago burbs, check out La Azteca in Melrose Park. Biggest tequila selection I have seen. Some of their sale prices are incredible too.
@@MadMax-2112 Live not far from Buffalo Grove, Melrose is a hike, but thanks for letting me know, If in the area, will check it out.
Thank you Lou. I always enjoy your takes. The passion and honesty you bring to your videos are unmatched. I am definitely interested in trying this new batch as the original distillery was already a favorite. :)
Thank you❤️
Good to hear that is still as good as the first one!
I am going to search my local shop here in Nevada for this LALO, thanks for the review bro.
44.99 in Flushing the other day and I love it
Hard to beat that
Haven't had the opportunity for either yet. Hoping to find or order some soon. Thanks for the update.😍🥃
Wonderful review Lou❤
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Lou, thanks for the very informative review of the "all copper" distilled LALO. I will be on the lookout for it here in Phoenix or I will order it online
Salud 🥃
You ROCK ! LOVE YOUR ADVICE, im new to tequila, started my collection with the advice you share..I'm up to 94 bottles to date ❤Don from Massachusetts 413. Keep bringing your videos please. Much love n respect ✌️
Which is a better choice, Lalo blanco tequila? Or El Tesoro blanco tequila?
I like them both, but I've been a fan of El Tesoro for a long time, so I probably drink a little more of that.
@longislandloutequila7208 ohh cool. Thanks for the feed back Lou, I appreciate that. So, at the end of the day I can't go wrong with either choice. Sounds good to me.
Sampled the new LALO at LA Tequila Fest, and just picked up a new bottle to compare to the old. I’m no expert like you Lou, but the nose is definitely different. The old has more straw, earthy aromas compared to the softer, slightly sweeter, fruitier aromas of the new. As far as taste, I usually prefer to say different instead of better, but for my palate the new LALO is just slightly better. 🥂
That's exactly what I said in the review, and I actually liked the nose better on the original, but overall considering it's copper now, I'll give the nod by the slimmest of hairs to the new version. As I discussed with Lalo himself, I hope that it improves even further going forward.
You are killing me Lou - another tequila not available to me in Mexico! I too like the idea that they’ve gone all copper and dropped the chill filtering.
Yes, but surprisingly I expected more of a difference with the copper than what I got. Although I rated it a point higher, cuz it was easier to drink and maybe a little fruitier, it was also much lighter overall.
Hi Remy, I have not as yet seen LALO in Phoenix either🤔
I haven’t seen it anywhere in MX either. I just muled some down from the US. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks Lou.
I wasn't aware of the facility change. Wonderful to have the comparison of the two. Lalo is such a beautiful expression and you can't beat the price. Is there any plans for Lalo to incorporate reposados and anjeos into their lineup? I imagine they would be killer.
@Kevin Suriano As per Eduardo, the founder he wanted LALO to always be a pure Blanco expression where the AGAVE is the star with no Barrel influences, so he has no plans to branch this out with a Repo or an Anejo. With that said, he never said he wouldn't create a future brand where he could give us a Repo and an Anejo from the same juice as LALO, but as of right now that's not in the works as far as I know.
I’m fortunate enough that they sell it here in Texas 😊 I’ll be on the look out for this new one. Love the old one !
Trust me I only have the new one one point ahead. As I mentioned they're pretty much neck and neck... they're all good
I can do with out the first ten seconds of EVERY VIDEO Lou my friend.Everyone knows you are the man! No need to shout it every single video, lol.
Yes I've stopped doing the long intro a while back.. thank you
Could the differences have anything to do with the fact the old bottle has been opened for a while...and the taste has changed a bit? Or do you think it's the differences in the distillery
I don't think so, if you noticed, I like the original almost as much as the new version in the new distillery. Everything I use is parafilmed afterwards, so I'm not too worried about loss.
I've been seeing this but was judging the label and thought it was just "another blanco".
Is all production at the new facility with copper now? Going to pick some up.
Yes as I mentioned in the video, the new distillery is all copper. Even though it is, I had a hard time liking the nose a lot more than the original. It was a little lighter and easier to drink overall, and I think that as they get their feet wet at the new distillery, the future Lots will become more bold and more representative of copper distillation
I’m from Long Island ,,, port Washington. Where are you located Lou ,do you have a store that I can go shop
Hey bud, I'm in Northport. I don't have a store, that's my house Hahaha
What is the start date from the new distillery? My bottle is dated 01/23/2022.
Don't remember the exact date that Lalo told me but it should be around your date or very very soon thereafter
I see you have one of the chamucos blanco in your lower shelf.
Have you rated that on the channel? I saw you just rated a repo.
I know they differ by the lot but am curious. I have a bottle myself.
No I haven't, and I believe that's one of the older ones from a different nom. Maybe if there's enough left I'll try to do something.
Great video as always. I bought a bottle maybe a month ago, no idea what lot it is because the date markings somehow got smeared ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Regardless, I gave it an 89. A really great product showcasing the terroir of Los Altos.
Because they only make blancos, I’m curious if they’d ever do a still strength blanco (or higher proof).
If they are, they're not letting out the information.
I wish they sold some Lalo in my state. Can’t order online either because of my state. Horrible!! Wish I could get my hands on it. 😞
Thanks for this review Lou. I love this stuff! Up there with G4 in my opinion
Thanks, yeah I'd say pretty much so.. maybe a hair under
Lou I live in New York City, where can I find this tequila that’s not in Strong island hahaha
That's a great question, because I had gotten the first batch through my friends restaurant, and I have not seen this on the shelves in New York. The only way I would think, at this time, is Total Wine in Westbury and if they don't have it, then I would order online, like I mentioned in the review
@@longislandloutequila7208 on a side note, I think it’s pretty funny how you’re not a fan of don julio but you like this tequila. It’s in the same family so I would assume it would be a similar taste?. I’m very curious to try Lalo.
And I’m writing this as I’m sipping my Don Julio 1942 lol
Good tequila 👍🏽👍🏽
Kapena is at 1468…
I never heard about it thankfully, as it has one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen on TMM. 1468 can be that way.. it's hit or miss
@@longislandloutequila7208 that is a fair statement
Champagne yeast😂 omg. People will buy whatever now.
Well champagne yeast has been used for a very long time. Vivanco has been using it on almost all their products at Nom 1414, one of the best distilleries
Hey there! Thanks for your great content. It’s fun and interesting to watch you videos.
My concern with champagne yeast is that it doesn’t mean it makes products better in any way. Yeast produces CO2 and alcohol, nothing else. Based on this, my thesis is that the type of yeast you use doesn’t influence the final profile of the drink. Doesn’t matter if you take yeast from the surface of an unknown planet and use it. It will do exactly the same as any other yeast. The fact that people believe champagne yeast automatically means better product (for me personally) is nonsense.
Absolutely correct it doesn't mean that it makes it better at all. Many people believe it makes it more fruity, but either way they must have their reason. And thanks a lot for watching, I appreciate it
Lou. i would like to have a couple of tequilas with you!
Lou why keep that rotten 818 on the shelf?
Yes for reviews. I like to do good and bad reviews so people know what's out there. It's also for when people come over to do a taste comparison. You have to have the bad stuff to compare to the good stuff to show them the fake stuff
Yo Mr. Long Island Lou "The Legend" This LALO is more like cinnamon schnapps(old distillery ) in my opinion, was not digging it sir. Cheers