Millonario 10 Anniversario Reserva

Millonario is a Peruvian rum in the soft Spanish style, built from column distilled molasses spirit and aged with a sherry cask influence. Bottled at a gentle 40 percent, it leans hard into the sweet, dessert character that defines this end of the category, and its sweetness is the headline rather than a footnote.

The nose is caramel, vanilla, fruit and figs, the palate turns candied and sweet with wood and vanilla, and the finish brings prunes, chocolate and a nutty edge. The body is soft and light, the sherry adding a layer of dark fruit to the caramel sweetness. To be honest about it, this is a markedly sweet rum without the dry structure or balance of more serious bottles, so it is best enjoyed for what it is. A comfortable neat or iced pour for drinkers who love sweet Spanish style rum, rather than a choice for those moving toward drier, more complex styles.