MILLONARIO - XO - Reserva Especial - 40%
The Millonario house was born in northern Peru, in the heart of sugarcane plantations, and has established itself as one of the emblems of great rums from South America. Made from local molasses and aged under a generous tropical climate, Millonario rums stand out for their velvety texture and deliberately indulgent style. The Millonario XO Reserva Especial cuvée represents the pinnacle of this vision, a true showcase of Peruvian expertise in tasting rum. Crafted in small batches and presented in an elegant bottle reminiscent of a decanter, this XO combines visual refinement and aromatic depth. It comes from a long maturation process that selects only the most accomplished spirits from the cellar. Millonario XO thus appeals to lovers of round, smooth, and complex rums, halfway between artisanal tradition and contemporary luxury.
Millonario XO Reserva Especial 40% is made from sugarcane molasses, distilled in old column stills inspired by Scottish design, to obtain a rich yet very smooth distillate. The rum is then aged using the Solera method, blending spirits that can be up to twenty years old, which brings a rare depth for this category. The barrels used are mainly ex-bourbon casks and casks that previously held Spanish wines or sherry, which impart notes of vanilla, dried fruits, and caramel to the rum. Only the best casks are selected to be part of this XO after many years of selection and tasting in the cellar. The final blend aims for harmony rather than raw power, with a reduction to forty percent that favors mouth comfort and accessibility. Each bottle is thus conceived as a rum for contemplation, both emblematic of the Millonario style and uniquely appealing for discovering great Peruvian rums.
On tasting, Millonario XO Reserva Especial reveals a deep mahogany color with copper highlights, promising a rich and concentrated profile. The nose is broad and opulent, blending butter caramel, vanilla, dark or milk chocolate, dried fruits, figs, and dates, enhanced by a touch of honey and soft spices like clove and cinnamon. On the palate, the attack is velvety, almost creamy, with immediate smoothness carried by notes of toffee, candied fruits, nuts, and cold coffee. The texture remains round and caressing, without aggressiveness, perfectly suited to the pastry-like character of the rum. The finish is long, warm, slightly woody, marked by caramel, dried fruits, and a fine note of blond tobacco that extends the sensation of sweetness. Served neat or on a large ice cube, Millonario XO ideally accompanies a chocolate dessert, a nut tart, an elegant cigar, or sweet and savory cuisine around duck or caramelized pork. It is a rum for meditation, to be savored slowly, which will find a special place in any cellar dedicated to great spirits.
