Foundation · The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142
New WorldExperiencedFoundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro
Foundation's The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 in Toro — the nearly-three-year-fermented Connecticut River Valley wrapper blooms fully in this 6 × 52 format.
The short answer
The Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua toro 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 Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Foundation's The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro wrapped in Havana Seed CT No. 142 (Connecticut River Valley) at 6 in × 52.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, nuts, and cinnamon, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged bourbon, and dark rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
At 6 × 52, The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro gives the most room for the remarkable wrapper to express itself. Connecticut River Valley Havana Seed No. 142 leaf undergoes an extended fermentation of nearly three years before being rolled at AJ Fernandez's Estelí factory — a process that strips away harshness and replaces it with a deep, complex sweetness. The Mexican San Andrés binder and the Nicaraguan-Honduran filler provide the structural backbone, while the wrapper drives the personality.
What it tastes like
The extra length compared to the robusto translates to a fuller development of cedar and a more pronounced baking-spice note through the second and third thirds. Dark chocolate anchors the profile throughout, with toasted nuts and cinnamon alongside it. The Honduran Jamastran component in the filler gives a subtle creaminess that integrates beautifully with the Havana Seed wrapper's dried-fruit undertones. The finish is medium-long, warming, and surprisingly refined for such a complex blend.
Who it's for
Ideal for experienced smokers who enjoy unhurried, evolving smokes that reveal themselves over ninety minutes. This is one of the most distinctive American wrapper expressions in the premium market. Consult the cigar strength guide to confirm the medium-full body suits your palate, and check our maduro vs. Connecticut guide to understand how the No. 142 differs from both a standard Connecticut Shade and a Broadleaf Maduro.
Use the Casa DNC app to log The Tabernacle Toro across all three wrapper expressions — Broadleaf, No. 142, and any future additions — for a masterclass in wrapper influence.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro — frequently asked
- Is the Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro 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 Toro?
- The Foundation The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT No. 142 Toro 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 Toro 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 Toro?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged bourbon, and dark 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 Toro?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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