Crafted by Foundation Cigar Company under the direction of Nicholas Melillo, this blend pays homage to the rich, dark Connecticut Broadleaf that Melillo spent years sourcing and fermenting. Rolled at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Estelí, this cigar brings together old world leaf and Nicaraguan intensity. The Broadleaf wrapper is dark and toothy, slightly oily, almost rugged in appearance. It feels substantial in the hand. From first light, the profile opens with dense notes of espresso, dark cocoa, and charred oak. As it develops, a deep molasses sweetness and subtle black pepper weave through the smoke. The retrohale carries strength but remains refined. This is not a delicate cigar. It is full bodied, contemplative, steady. The ash holds firm. The burn line, though slightly rustic at moments, corrects itself without fuss. It demands attention and rewards patience. Best enjoyed when you have the time to let it speak.
The Tabernacle
Crafted by Foundation Cigar Company under the direction of Nicholas Melillo, this blend pays homage to the rich, dark Connecticut Broadleaf that Melillo spent years sourcing and fermenting. Rolled at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Estelí, this cigar brings together old world leaf and Nicaraguan intensity. The Broadleaf wrapper is dark and toothy, slightly oily, almost rugged in appearance. It feels substantial in the hand. From first light, the profile opens with dense notes of espresso, dark cocoa, and charred oak. As it develops, a deep molasses sweetness and subtle black pepper weave through the smoke. The retrohale carries strength but remains refined. This is not a delicate cigar. It is full bodied, contemplative, steady. The ash holds firm. The burn line, though slightly rustic at moments, corrects itself without fuss. It demands attention and rewards patience. Best enjoyed when you have the time to let it speak.