Foundation The Tabernacle Broadleaf Torpedo – Single Cigar

Foundation The Tabernacle Broadleaf Torpedo – Single Cigar

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The Foundation The Tabernacle Broadleaf Torpedo is a bold, deeply expressive cigar created by master blender Nicholas Melillo—a blend that combines ancient symbolism with uncompromising modern craftsmanship.

Founded in 2015, Foundation Cigar Company was born from Melillo’s desire to create cigars without compromise. After more than two decades shaping the premium cigar world—including his influential tenure at Drew Estate—Melillo set out on his own, guided by history, authenticity, and a deep respect for the leaf. The Tabernacle stands as one of the company’s most powerful and revered expressions.

The Tabernacle

The name and artwork of The Tabernacle are rich with symbolism. The box artwork features Haile Selassie, the 225th Emperor of Ethiopia, whose lineage traces back to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Ethiopia’s long-held claim to the Ark of the Covenant—once housed within the Tabernacle—forms the spiritual foundation of this blend. For cigar smokers, the humidor itself becomes a modern Tabernacle: a sacred resting place for treasured cigars.

Historical references further deepen the blend’s meaning. In the 16th century, chronicler Girolamo Benzoni documented widespread tobacco use among native Nicaraguan peoples, drawing parallels with ancient Ethiopian traditions. This shared heritage of tobacco cultivation and ritual enjoyment lies at the heart of The Tabernacle’s identity—ancient in spirit, yet unmistakably modern in execution.

Broadleaf Maduro Blend

Wrapped in one of the world’s most sought-after leaves, the Tabernacle Broadleaf showcases an exceptional Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, patiently aged to bring depth, richness, and natural sweetness. Beneath it lies a robust Mexican San Andrés binder, with premium fillers from Estelí, Nicaragua, and Honduras’ Jamastran Valley.

The result is a medium to full-bodied cigar of remarkable balance and intensity, delivering bold flavour without losing refinement.

Tasting Notes

Rich espresso and dark cocoa lead the profile, layered with warming spice and a rounded cacao sweetness. The smoke is dense, luxurious, and deeply satisfying from start to finish.

Cigar Details

• Vitola: Torpedo

• Length: 4 ½”

• Ring Gauge: 52

• Strength: Medium to Full

• Enjoyment Time: Approx. 40 minutes

• Packaging: Single Cigar

• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf

• Binder: Mexican San Andrés

• Filler: Nicaragua & Honduras

Powerful, symbolic, and masterfully blended, The Tabernacle Broadleaf Torpedo is a standout choice for experienced smokers seeking depth, heritage, and intensity—available now from Buster Cigars, your trusted UK destination for premium cigars.