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Squadron 303 Aviator Style Rum - The Pacific Ace
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.
The community says- Unusual smoke
- Sandalwood note
- But: Smoke overpowers
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How does Squadron 303 Aviator Style Rum - The Pacific Ace taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
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.
drinkers hunting an unusual smoky profile
anyone put off by heavy smoke
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.4 sits in the “Good” band. 81% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
94% rate it between 6 and 8. 3 selected write-ups from 16 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un joli flacon pour un blend qui se veut aussi soft que caractériel. Le nez est assez hétéroclite, avec des notes funky légères et des fruits tropicaux, mais surtout avec une forte influence empyreumatique, comme une épaisse fumée qui étreint les nasaux. Le bois de santal ressort et renforce cette impression. Un profil atypique. L’attaque en bouche confirme le nez avec une empreinte de fumée presque étouffante. Le côté boisé et fumé couvre le palais, ne laissant de la place qu’à la noix de coco grillée, des épices et quelques fruits exotiques. Dommage que l’on ressente la dilution à 45%. La finale ne fait pas exception au reste, avec des notes fumées, boisées et fruitées, quelques esters, du caramel et des tanins. Un rhum original qui a de la personnalité, mais qui manque un peu de charme, de finesse et de profondeur pour être mieux classé.
Review by Chaos Tsume
Super produit très surprenant avec un joli finish tourbé
Review by Morgan Garet
Etonnant avec un bon rapport qualité prix
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Avg. community purchase price 57 €
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Details about Squadron 303 Aviator Style Rum - The Pacific Ace
A rum from Caribbean, bottled by Squadron 303, at 45%.
Community purchases
19 bottles logged by 19 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
31% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Squadron 303 Aviator Style Rum - The Pacific Ace cost?
Current best price: 55.00 €.
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