Foundation · The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142
New WorldExperiencedFoundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto
Foundation's rare Connecticut River Valley Havana Seed wrapper on The Tabernacle's classic Nicaraguan-Honduran blend — a medium-full robusto with dark chocolate, nuts, and warm spice.
The short answer
The Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Havana Seed CT No. 142 (Connecticut River Valley) wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, nuts, and cinnamon.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Creamy · Spice · Earthy
The verdict
The Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Foundation's The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Havana Seed CT No. 142 (Connecticut River Valley) at 5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, nuts, and cinnamon, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, bourbon, and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 is one of Foundation's most distinctive expressions — a bridge between the dark intensity of the CT Broadleaf version and a more nuanced, refined character. The wrapper is Connecticut River Valley Havana Seed No. 142 leaf, fermented for nearly three years before rolling at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí. The binder is Mexican San Andrés, and the filler blends Nicaraguan tobacco from Estelí and Jalapa with Honduran leaf from Jamastran — the same filler architecture as the CT Broadleaf.
What it tastes like
The extended fermentation process gives the Havana Seed No. 142 wrapper a unique complexity: this isn't a standard Connecticut Shade, but an American-grown Havana-seed leaf with substantial development. Expect dark chocolate and toasted nuts up front, followed by cinnamon and baking spice through the second third. Earth and a gentle pepper note emerge in the final third. Body sits in the medium-full range — more refined and nuanced than the Broadleaf version, but never light.
Who it's for
Experienced smokers who appreciate rare, specifically sourced wrapper leaf. The CT No. 142 is an education in how a distinctive wrapper changes everything. Compare it to our maduro vs. Connecticut guide to understand where it sits between a classic natural and a dark maduro. Pair with coffee or a well-aged bourbon. Use the how to cut a cigar guide to protect the oily wrapper before lighting.
Catalogue your impressions in the Casa DNC app — the No. 142 is genuinely worth tracking across sessions and rest periods.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto?
- The Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto is Medium-Full-bodied. 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 Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, nuts, and cinnamon, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto?
- It pairs well with coffee, bourbon, and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 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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