Another superb creation from Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigar Co. and former production head at Drew Estate Cigars. If there ever was a cigar of "biblical proportions," The Tabernacle is it. Using a blend of prime Nicaraguan tobaccos grown on A.J. Fernandez's La Soledad farm, plus filler from Honduras and a Mexican San Andrés binder, the star of this line is the dark, flawless Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that completes this latest masterpiece, which is also made at Fernandez's factory. The result is a full-flavored bevy of earth, spice, red pepper, sweet cedar, and chocolatey notes.
Born and raised in New Haven, CT, renowned for producing the world's best Broadleaf cigar tobacco, Melillo says that his Tabernacle cigars are a way to "show my love for Connecticut Broadleaf," and adds, "Broadleaf is more than tobacco for me. It is something sacred."
Then there's the packaging that features the image of Haile Selassie, the 225th emperor of Abyssinia (Ethiopia today), and the deity of Rastafarians who is said to be a direct descendant of King Solomon. It was in Solomon's Temple where the Tabernacle that protected the sacred Ark of the Covenant resided.
If you've had the pleasure of Nick's work on his past cigars like Liga Privada No.9, or his more recent, 91-rated El Güegüense, add a box of The Tabernacle to your cigar collection.
My favorite
Another killer cigar...the folks at foundation know how to deliver with great cigars...great construction...great burn...great draw...ridiculous amounts of flavor...and all at a great price thanks to the folks at famous.
This cigar is very robust & spicy i like what it stands for the tribute.I am about to buy more and try others out the tabernacle brand.
Can t understand what is going on but woof... this is a great cigar.
I love thick smoke
Very densely packed cigar for slow even burn. Great flavor though I prefer their Havana seed 142 which is a superb cigar. All the tabernacles have excellent construction. No relight required.
Nothing more to say. Smoke one and you ll want more and more. Love this stick! Great job Nick!
In my opinion the best size of this line.
AJ Fernandez tobaccos never disappoint. This blend by Nick Melillo who also provided the drew estate liga privada is an excellent cigar. The lancero size is truly enjoyable. Mild touch ups with the burn - other than that, excellent stick
Best cigar I personally have ever had! I love robust cigars and this one is the best!