Foundation · The Tabernacle
New WorldAficionadosFoundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto
Foundation's full-bodied landmark in robusto — a dark Connecticut Broadleaf maduro over Mexican San Andrés binder with Nicaraguan and Honduran filler from the AJ Fernandez factory.
The short answer
The Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Nicaragua robusto with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and earth.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Foundation's The Tabernacle line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and earth, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with bourbon, port wine, and dark roast coffee. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Tabernacle is the cigar that cemented Foundation Cigar Company's reputation for serious, full-bodied premiums. Produced at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the CT Broadleaf version pairs a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper with a Mexican San Andrés binder and a masterfully blended filler drawing on Estelí, Jalapa, and Honduran Jamastran tobacco. The 5 × 50 robusto is the most accessible vitola in terms of length — roughly sixty to seventy-five minutes — but loses nothing in terms of depth.
What it tastes like
The Broadleaf wrapper sets the tone immediately: dark chocolate and espresso dominate the first third, joined by earth and leather through the middle. White pepper — rather than the harsh black pepper of lesser full-bodied cigars — provides backbone without brutality. The Honduran Jamastran filler adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess that balances the power. The finish is long, bittersweet, and warming. This is a fully realized, complex cigar from front to back.
Who it's for
Aficionados comfortable with full-body intensity and complex maduro profiles. If you're new to Connecticut Broadleaf, our maduro vs. Connecticut guide explains what makes this wrapper so prized. Review the cigar strength guide before diving in — this is a "after a big meal" cigar, not a lunchtime smoke. Pair with a bold bourbon or a glass of vintage port.
Log it against other full-bodied benchmarks in the Casa DNC app to see where The Tabernacle lands in your personal hierarchy.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto?
- The Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and earth, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto?
- It pairs well with bourbon, port wine, and dark roast coffee. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Foundation The Tabernacle CT Broadleaf Robusto?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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