Description
Foundation The Tabernacle Connecticut Broadleaf
Size: Corona (5¼″ × 46), Robusto (5″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 52), Torpedo, Lancero, Double Corona, David Perfecto
Vitola: Parejo and perfecto shapes—triple‑cap, unpressed
Wrapper: Dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf (CT BL) selected by Nick Melillo
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Fillers: Nicaraguan long‑fillers (Estelí, Jalapa), Honduran (Jamastran)
Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, espresso, earth, leather, oak, pepper (white/black), cedar, raisin, malt, hickory, peanut, subtle fruit sweetness
Pairing Notes: Full‑roast coffee, dark stout/porter, aged bourbon, peaty Scotch, dark chocolate desserts
Manufacturer: Foundation Cigar Co. (blend by Nick Melillo; rolled at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, Estelí, Nicaragua)
Privada Storytelling
The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf stands as Melillo’s bold testament to his Connecticut roots—bringing a rich, full-flavored Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper into the world of medium‑full Nicaraguan blends. It unites US leaf legacy with Nicaraguan fire, offering ritualistic depth from first light to nub. In Privada’s collection, it’s the summit: a potent yet soulful centerpiece worth slowing down for.
Flavor Journey
It begins with a bold opening of espresso and dark chocolate, woven with leather and oak, underpinned by sharp pepper notes. As it develops, malt and raisin sweetness emerge alongside earthy leather and cooled cedar. Midway, subtle hickory and peanut undertones surface, lending balance and warmth. The final third deepens the espresso/pepper combo, finishing on a lingering, slightly sweet, smoky base reminiscent of campfire toast. Burn and transitions remain silky despite the robust profile.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada seeks smokes that command presence with integrity—and The Tabernacle delivers. It’s unapologetically bold, yet masterfully balanced. Rare CT Broadleaf wrapper, multi‑regional fillers, precise construction, and layered evolution make it a ritual-worthy inclusion. It’s a cigar that cuts through noise, yet demands reflection.
