Rated 97 by Stogie Press
The Schöelen
Originell
A refined Connecticut expression with an unexpectedly dynamic profile: pepper, creamy sweetness, chocolate, raisin, caramel, and a smooth fruit-forward retrohale.
Blend
Elegant Connecticut.
Nicaraguan Character.
The Originell was released in 2024 and is handcrafted in Nicaragua. It is presented in a Cuban Style vitola and packaged in 20-count boxes.
Stogie Press Rating
No point deductions. Bonus points were awarded for even burn, box-buy quality, and a balanced, rounded profile.
Flavor Journey
A Connecticut that evolves.
Sweet fermented leaf, natural sweetness, cocoa, peppery spice, caramel, and a savory hickory note.
A burst of pepper leads the profile before settling into savory character and a sweet nutty aroma.
Mild dark chocolate and raisin appear, supported by a smooth retrohale that highlights fruit notes.
Vanilla cream, caramel, milk chocolate, and spicy raisin carry the cigar through a balanced finish.
“Peppery, sweet, creamy, and subtly fruity.”
Summary inspired by the Stogie Press review of The Schöelen Originell.