Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Robusto

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.