Name: Foundation The Tabernacle Broadleaf Toro 6 by 52
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Filler: Nicaragua (Estelí & Jalapa) and Honduras (Jamastran Valley)
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Body: Full
Flavor Profile
The Tabernacle Broadleaf Toro is a rich, layered Connecticut Broadleaf experience loaded with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, leather, earth, cedar, roasted nuts, and black pepper. A natural sweetness from the Broadleaf wrapper balances the cigar’s darker flavors, creating a profile that is bold yet remarkably refined.
Construction & Burn
The 6 by 52 Toro vitola offers an ideal balance between wrapper influence and filler complexity. Thick smoke production, an effortless draw, and a slow, even burn allow the blend to evolve gradually from sweet cocoa and coffee notes into deeper earthy and spicy territory.
Overall Experience
Nick Melillo’s Tabernacle has become one of the benchmark Broadleaf cigars of the modern era. While undeniably full-bodied, it never feels overpowering. Instead, it delivers complexity, balance, and richness that appeal to seasoned smokers and Broadleaf enthusiasts alike. The Toro format is often considered one of the best expressions of the blend.
Burnt Leaf Insight
The Tabernacle Broadleaf Toro is a cigar that rewards attention. Every inch reveals another layer of cocoa, espresso, wood, earth, and spice. Among cigar enthusiasts, it is frequently compared to some of the most iconic Broadleaf blends ever produced, and many smokers consider it a humidor staple. If you enjoy Liga-style richness but want something uniquely Foundation, this cigar belongs in your regular rotation.
