The Tabernacle Broadleaf Torpedo by Foundation Cigar Company is a rich, commanding, and beautifully constructed cigar that exemplifies Nicholas Melillo’s mastery of Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco. Part of Foundation’s flagship Tabernacle line, this cigar pays homage to Melillo’s Connecticut roots and the deep cultural and spiritual symbolism behind the “Tabernacle”—a tribute to tradition, faith, and craftsmanship.

Handcrafted at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua, the 6 x 52 Torpedo features a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder and a blend of aged Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí and Jalapa. The result is a full-bodied cigar with intense flavor, balance, and refined complexity from start to finish.

The smoke opens with bold notes of espresso, dark cocoa, and leather, followed by accents of molasses, oak, and black pepper. As it develops, subtle sweetness and hints of earth, spice, and cream emerge, leading to a long, rich finish that perfectly captures the essence of Broadleaf tobacco—sweet, earthy, and deeply satisfying.

Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí & Jalapa)
Size: 6 x 52 (Torpedo)
Cigars per Box: 24
Strength: Full

Bold, elegant, and masterfully balanced, The Tabernacle Broadleaf Torpedo delivers a quintessential maduro experience—combining power, complexity, and refinement in a way that only Foundation Cigar Company can achieve.