Yéyo High Proof Tequila Review | Bold 96 Proof Blanco Tasting!

[00:00:00] Today we're going big, 96 proof big. I'm going to be reviewing the Yayo High proof Blanco, a bold agave flavored tequila that's already been turning heads and winning awards. This isn't just another blanco off the shelf. It's made of 100% blue agave grown in the highlands in Jalisco. Slow cooked to brick ovens, naturally fermented with champagne yeast, double distilled, and copper stills. Everything about it says tradition and an extra punch for a little more flavor. With this high proof, let's see how this one holds up. Starting with a nose. Right away, I get cooked agave. [00:00:35] It's bold, it's clean, it's got a pop with some lime zest. [00:00:40] I get some, some type of green herbs. [00:00:45] There's a soft floral layer underneath as well. I get some ripe plum, some red grape starts to come through. And this thing is so layered and so good. Let's dive into the taste, man. The agave is the star. The high proof really brings that flavor of that cooked agave out really strong. [00:01:04] It has a balanced bright lime, earthy minerality feeling or taste. A little bit of black pepper heat. It's got a nice mild sweetness and that really kind of just rolls everything out. It. It knocks down all the edges that you might think a high proof would be harsh. [00:01:23] Mmm. Great flavor. The finish is long and warm. [00:01:27] It's not overpowering at all. You get those citrus oils and the pepper spice. They stick around for a little while along with that sweet agave. [00:01:35] And there's a slight dryness, really, that makes you just want to take another drink. [00:01:41] Wow. I recently had the chance to sit down with Yayo founder John Bollinger and maestro Tecalero Sergio Cruz. [00:01:49] We, we went deep in this interview talking about how they craft their high proof, but we also talked about the incredible things that they have coming up and you'll want to hear about it. So check out the interview that I did. There'll be a link at the end of the video. This high proof Blanco retails like 69.70. The quality, the proof, the craftsmanship, man, this is such a solid value. [00:02:08] It's great for sipping neat. And the bold agave flavor would just kick in a cocktail. It would definitely make that agave stand forward in any drink that you make. If you want a full straight story from John and Sergio, check out my interview. I'll link it right here. Let me know if you have any comments if you've tried the high proof and if you think it's worth the extra kick. Salud.