Machete's Top Shelf

Some rums are simply personal favorites; they transcend the rating system and demand further distinction. These are the rums I save for special occasions, or can turn ordinary days extraordinary with a sip. These rums are noted on the site as a Machete Top Shelf Rum, complete with a Gold or Silver placement.

Here are my absolute personal favorites.

Top Shelf Gold:

• Ron Zacapa Centenario XO
• Angostura 1919
• Gosling's Family Reserve Old Rum
• Zaya Gran Reserva
• Matusalem Gran Reserva

Top Shelf Silver:

• Appleton 21
• Angostura 1824
• Ron Barcelo Imperial
• Pyrat XO Reserve
• Havana Club Añejo Blanco
• Mount Gay XO
• Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18