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Squadron 303 Aviator Style Rum - The Pacific Ace

7.4/10Good 16 reviews ›

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If you want a rum that doesn't taste like every other rum, this is one to try. Heavy smoke almost peaty, dominates the nose alongside an unusual sandalwood-incense note that divides people fast. Underneath sit tropical fruit, caramel and a light funk. A few tasters find the smoke suffocating; others love the peaty finish. Original and full of personality, if a little short on finesse.

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55.00 €incl. VAT

incl. VAT 70cl · 78.57 €/l

Total 69.99 € + 14.99 € shipping from FR

Sold by Excellence Rhum from FR Delivery to Germany, Ø 3.7 days delivery time

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How does Squadron 303 Aviator Style Rum - The Pacific Ace taste?

From community reviews · summarized with AI

Smoky, sandalwood-heavy rum for the curious Members agree it's genuinely different — a smoke-and-sandalwood profile you rarely meet. Some find it too smoky and too sweet at once; fans call it surprising and worth the price.

Allspice Smoky Caramel Sandal wood Tropical fruits Coconut +2

Perfect for

drinkers hunting an unusual smoky profile

Less suitable for

anyone put off by heavy smoke

Experience level · Expert (4/5)

1 2 3 4 5

Style & occasion: Mature & oaky

Full aroma profile Aroma families · nose & palate · top aromas

Flavor profile

Sweet & dessert

Caramel

Spice

AllspiceVanilla

Wood

Sandal wood

Dried fruit

Roasted & dark

Smoky

Fruit

Pineapple

Funk & ester

Vegetal & floral

Relative to this rum's strongest aroma family

Top aromas · nose & palate

67%

56%

56%

56%

56%

Coconut · palate only

44%

Pineapple · palate only

44%

Vanilla · nose only

44%

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Buying advice

Is it right for you?

Yes, if you're after characterful, mature, oaky rums.

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What does the community say?

7.4/10 Good

16 community reviews

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Review by TheRhumhoe

TheRhumhoe

Jul 20231,076 reviews

7.3/10

A pretty bottle for a blend that wants to be as soft as it is characterful. The nose is quite eclectic, with light funky notes and tropical fruits, but above all with a strong empyreumatic influence, like a thick smoke that embraces the nostrils. Sandalwood stands out and reinforces this impression. An atypical profile. The attack on the palate confirms the nose with an almost suffocating smoky imprint. The woody and smoky side covers the palate, leaving room only for grilled coconut, spices and some exotic fruits. Too bad you can feel the dilution at 45%. The finish is no exception, with smoky, woody and fruity notes, some esters, caramel and tannins. An original rum with personality, but lacking a bit of charm, finesse and depth to be ranked higher.

Review by Vincent D

Vincent D

Aug 2025764 reviewsFrance

7.4/10

Nice packaging for this bottle. The nose is first very smoky, almost peaty. An uncommon scent like sandalwood, almost incense. Also wood, vanilla, exotic fruits. It's at least expressive. On the palate, a rich and sweet texture. Significant peat. Discreet fruits. Caramel. The sugar and thickness almost give an impression of mashed banana. Average finish. Too smoky, too peaty, too sweet. A pity because there was an idea. Maybe worth trying chilled.