Foundation The Tabernacle

1 review for Foundation The Tabernacle

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Ellory Wells – August 26, 2024

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   Cigar Review: Foundation The Tabernacle CORONA

   In several reviews over the past six years, we’ve talked about different a cigar can taste from one vitola to another. Also in the past, we’ve done reviews of the Foundation Tabernacle Toro and Tabernacle Lancero, two vitolas I didn’t love. But when I tried the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 as a corona (which alters the wrapper leaf), I dang near fell in love. So, today, we’re giving the original blend a third chance and lighting up the Foundation The Tabernacle Corona.

   Initial Thoughts
   Whereas the Havana Seed CT blend has a reddish hue, the Foundation The Tabernacle Corona is dark brown, almost black in color.

   After a quick cut, the OG Tabernacle offered up notes of cedar and spice on the cold draw. Once lit, the Connecticut Broadleaf was in my face. Compared to the Havana Seed CT (which is spicier and sweeter), the OG Tabernacle has less spice, but more strength, and doesn’t seem to be quite as complex.

   CigarScore: 5
   Brand: Foundation
   Line: The Tabernacle
   Size: 5 1/4 x 46
   Cut: Guillotine
   Light: Torch

   Wrapper: United States Connecticut Broadleaf
   Binder: Mexican San Andres
   Filler: Nicaragua (Esteli, Jalapa), Honduras (Jamastran)
   Smoke Time: 73 minutes
   Strength: ••••

   Final Thoughts
   I was able to smoke the rich, flavorful, broadleaf-forward Foundation The Tabernacle Corona for almost 75 minutes. When it comes to this specific vitola, I don’t like this original blend as much as I loved the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 as a corona, but this is still a great cigar.

   This cigar had almost perfect construction. The flavors were bold and enjoyable. On every puff I was able to get bountiful smoke that allowed me to fully taste the four-country blend. The Foundation The Tabernacle Corona earns a CigarScore 5.

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   Cigar Review: Foundation The Tabernacle LANCERO

   Initial Thoughts: After smoking and reviewing The Tabernacle Toro (which earned a CigarScore of 4), I went into this Lancero with a great deal of excitement.

   I’m not too familiar with lanceros, they’re just not a size that I’ve smoked a lot, so I had some questions about the burn and draw of a cigar of this shape. During the first third of this cigar, I enjoyed rich flavors and an even burn.

   CigarScore: 2
   Brand: Foundation Cigar Co.
   Line: The Tabernacle
   Size: 7 x 40
   Cut: Punch
   Light: Torch

   Wrapper: United States Connecticut Broadleaf
   Binder: Mexican San Andres
   Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras

   Final Thoughts:
   As far as the construction of the cigar, The Tabernacle Lancero is almost perfectly handmade. But that’s about where the good stuff ends and the problems begin. The flavors of the cigar started rich, which hints of Nicaraguan creamy-ness. However, the flavors weren’t consistent, and they even gave way to a slight taste of ammonia.

   Because the acidic flavors started to overpower the tobacco and because, despite the great build quality, I didn’t want to finish the cigar, I have to give this particular The Tabernacle Lancero a CigarScore of 2.

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   Cigar Review: Foundation The Tabernacle TORO

   Initial Thoughts:
   This is my second The Tabernacle cigar from Foundation Cigar Co. The previous one, I really enjoyed, so I was excited to light this one up. The wrapper is dark and near-perfect – any visible veins have been flattened out. After an uneven guillotine cut, the cigar still had a smooth draw. The flavors were delicious from the very beginning.

   CigarScore: 4
   Brand: Foundation Cigar Co.
   Line: The Tabernacle
   Size: 6 x 52
   Cut: Guillotine
   Light: Matches
   Price: $11.69
   Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
   Binder: Mexico, San Andres
   Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras
   Smoke Time: 140 minutes

   Final Thoughts:
   Foundation Cigar Co.’s The Tabernacle is a dark, bold, and rich cigar that will delight your taste buds. When smoking this particular stick, I enjoyed the spicy, peppery flavors and how I occasionally got hints of creamy vanilla. The burn was always even, and although I did cut a little more off the tip with my cutter, I always had a good draw. The aroma of The Tabernacle is wonderful and has hints of clove.

   I enjoy this cigar and it’s at a decent price point, and for those reasons, Foundation Cigar Co.’s The Tabernacle earns a CigarScore 4.