Foundation The Tabernacle Broadleaf Toro Cigar – Single

Foundation The Tabernacle Toro features a Honduran and Nicaraguan filler blend, bound by a Mexican San Andres binder, and finished with a Connecticut broadleaf Maduro wrapper. This 6" x 52 toro is crafted at Tabacalera Fernandez in Nicaragua, utilizing tobacco from AJ Fernandez’s La Soledad farm.

Flavor Characteristics

The initial white pepper notes transition to chocolate, espresso, and nutty undertones, anchored by a raw tobacco base. A sweet finish and smooth retrohale highlight the cigar’s balance of spice and complexity.

Creator Background

Developed by Nicholas Melillo – former La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate production head – The Tabernacle reflects his expertise in Nicaraguan tobacco blends. Melillo’s portfolio includes co-creating Liga Privada No. 9 and Nica Rustica before founding Foundation Cigars.

Construction Details

• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
• Binder: Mexican San Andres
• Filler: Honduran/Nicaraguan
• Strength: Medium-Full

Pairing Suggestions

Optimal with coffee, port wine, or dark beer post-meal. The Toro’s dimensions provide extended smoking time for flavor development.

Naming Origin

Melillo named The Tabernacle after childhood cigar sessions with his grandfather in Connecticut, where his humidor symbolized a sacred space.