Rated 91 by Stogie Press
The Schöelen
Exklusiv
A balanced Habano expression with creamy opening notes, a peppery retrohale, dark chocolate, fruit, wood, and a steady spice-driven finish.
Blend
Habano Ecuador.
Nicaraguan Structure.
The Exklusiv is the second offering in the Schöelen line. It is handcrafted at the Las Villas Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua and presented in a single Toro vitola.
Stogie Press Rating
A steady, satisfying cigar with creamy notes, spice, wood, dark chocolate, and fruit. The review noted some burn touchups and a profile that was enjoyable but not highly complex.
Flavor Journey
Balanced, woody, and refined.
Pungent barnyard notes from the foot, soft baking spice along the barrel, stone fruit, and peppery spice on the cold draw.
Cream notes introduce the smoke, followed by a solid peppery retrohale and a bright white ash.
Dark chocolate joins the profile with a subtle hint of fruit, adding depth and roundness.
Woody notes, pleasant spice, and fruit carry into a consistent final third with medium strength.
“Cream, pepper, dark chocolate, wood, spice, and fruit.”
Summary inspired by the Stogie Press review of The Schöelen Exklusiv Toro.