Description
Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro 6 x 52
Details
- Brand: Foundation Cigar Company
- Line: The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142
- Vitola: Toro
- Size: 6 x 52
- Wrapper: Havana Seed CT No. 142 (Connecticut Grown)
- Binder: Mexican San Andrés
- Filler: Nicaraguan & Honduran
- Factory: AJ Fernandez
- Origin: Nicaragua
- Blender: Nicholas Melillo
- Strength: Medium-Full
Full Description
The Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro 6 x 52 is one of the most distinctive and celebrated cigars in the Foundation portfolio. Blended by Nicholas Melillo and handcrafted at AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua, this cigar showcases the rare Havana Seed CT No. 142 wrapper developed through years of cultivation and fermentation in Connecticut’s historic tobacco-growing region.
Unlike the original Broadleaf-focused Tabernacle, the Havana Seed CT No. 142 places the spotlight on an exceptionally oily Connecticut-grown wrapper that undergoes an extensive fermentation process, helping create a profile that is rich, complex, and remarkably refined.
The Toro 6 x 52 format provides the ideal balance of wrapper influence and filler complexity, allowing the blend’s evolving flavors to fully develop throughout a long and satisfying smoking experience.
From the first draw, expect notes of cedar, earth, dark cocoa, and black pepper. As the cigar develops, flavors of cinnamon, leather, roasted nuts, citrus, natural sweetness, and warm baking spices emerge, creating a profile that is layered, flavorful, and exceptionally balanced.
Tasting Notes
- Primary: Cedar, cocoa, earth
- Secondary: Cinnamon, leather, roasted nuts, black pepper
- Finish: Rich, complex, and lingering
Why You’ll Love It
- Rare Havana Seed CT No. 142 wrapper
- Developed and blended by Nicholas Melillo
- Exceptional complexity and balance
- Rich flavor without overwhelming strength
- Outstanding construction from AJ Fernandez
- One of Foundation’s most acclaimed releases
Perfect For
- Foundation enthusiasts
- Fans of Connecticut-grown tobacco
- Customers seeking complexity and nuance
- Enthusiasts who enjoy medium-full cigars
- Aficionados looking for something unique within the premium cigar market
The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro delivers a sophisticated combination of spice, sweetness, earthiness, and depth that has helped establish it as one of the most respected boutique cigars of the modern era.
Notable Reviews & Industry Recognition
Cigar Coop praised the Toro for its flavor, construction, complexity, and aging potential.
The Havana Seed CT No. 142 wrapper underwent years of cultivation development and an extended fermentation process before release.
Widely regarded as one of Foundation’s most distinctive blends and one of Nicholas Melillo’s most ambitious wrapper projects.
FAQs
What does the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro taste like?
Expect notes of cedar, cocoa, earth, cinnamon, roasted nuts, leather, black pepper, and natural sweetness.
Is the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro a strong cigar?
It is generally considered medium-full bodied, offering rich flavor and complexity while remaining balanced and refined.
What makes the Havana Seed CT No. 142 wrapper unique?
The wrapper is a rare Connecticut-grown Havana seed tobacco that undergoes an extended fermentation process lasting up to three years.
Who makes the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142?
The blend is created by Nicholas Melillo for Foundation Cigar Company and produced at AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua.
How does it compare to the original Tabernacle?
The Havana Seed CT No. 142 offers a brighter, spicier, and more wrapper-driven profile, while the original Tabernacle leans heavier into Broadleaf richness and darker flavors.
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