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Foundation Cigar Co.

The Tabernacle

Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf (Havana Seed) wrapper; Mexican San Andres binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa), Honduran (Jamastran) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Foundation Cigar Co.
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf (Havana Seed)
Binder
Mexican San Andres
Filler
Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa), Honduran (Jamastran)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Strength
full
Sizes
5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle uses a Connecticut Broadleaf (Havana Seed) wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle questions

What does Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle taste like?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle uses a Connecticut Broadleaf (Havana Seed) wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle made?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle use?

Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle uses a Connecticut Broadleaf (Havana Seed) wrapper over a Mexican San Andres binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa), Honduran (Jamastran) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Corona (5¼ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Doble Corona (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft CroMagnon, 601 by Espinosa La Bomba Warhead and Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.